Materials and Process Engineer III Contamination Control

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a team of collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a unique rapidly evolving team you will develop qualify and support precision cleaning processesfor flight hardware as well as support maintaining system cleanliness throughout hardwares lifecycle in accordance with Blue Origins strict aerospace specifications. You will work hands-on with manufacturing engineers contamination-control engineers and technicians in the manufacturing area to build our launch vehicles and spacecraft. We seek people who are passionate about space and possess a strong desire to deliver results.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enforce enterprise-wide cleanliness level requirements for flight hardware environment fluids and support equipment
• Enforce enterprise-wide contamination-control standards and ensure consistency across programs and sites
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers contamination control engineers and technicians to develop and precision-cleaning processes as well as maintain those cleanliness levels throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
• Partner with work centers to provide guidance on establishing certifying and monitoring controlled work areas and clean rooms for all ISO classifications
• Author set up and contamination control M&P specifications work instructions engineering dispositions and test plans in accordance with aerospace requirements and industry standards
• Support failure investigations involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor
• Support design reviews by evaluating hardware designs for cleaning accessibility including geometry and material compatibility
• Perform or oversee cleanliness verification testing including surface particle counts and NVR
• Assess facilities and work locations for suitability to support required cleanliness levels and develop compensating measures or mitigation strategies for areas that do not meet requirements
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians on contamination control practices
• Travel as necessary to support design interface meetings operations support or off-site development activities
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work area in alignment with 5S standards

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering or related technical discipline
• 5 years of experience in contamination control M&P engineering or a closely related aerospace/defense discipline
• Familiarity with cleanliness standards such as IEST-STD-CC1246 MIL-STD-1246 SAE AS598 and/or ISO 14644
• Hands-on experience with cleanliness verification techniques: particle counting NVR analysis witness coupons and optical inspection
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings GD&T and material/process specifications
• Demonstrated experience implementing contamination control plans for flight or high-reliability hardware
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with a demonstrated ability to drive material/process development and qualifications to completion with little guidance
• Calm demeanor in high-pressure situations with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clear technical documents and present findings to multi-discipline teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience withpropulsion systems(liquid rocket engines propellant feed systems or pressurization systems)
• Familiarity withoptical cryogenic or precision mechanismcleanliness requirements
• Experience supporting hardware through full product lifecycle
• Experience in aerospace failure analysis and root cause investigation involving contamination as a root cause or contributing factor
• Six Sigma Lean or other continuous improvement certification

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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