Engines Materials and Processes - Welding

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

• Develop and qualify joining processes for liquid rocket engine applications
• Work with design, manufacturing and process engineers to design, qualify and implement joining processes
• Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing, and develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures
• Develop materials test plans for weld joint evaluation and qualification
• Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for welding processes
• Support day-to-day manufacturing through equipment troubleshooting, welder certification, tooling/fixturing design, etc.

• B.S. degree or higher in Welding Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in welding engineering with an emphasis on process development, implementation, and qualification
• Experience with definition and qualification of joining processes such as Laser Welding, Electron Beam Welding, GTAW, Brazing
• Experience working with Ni-based alloys, Cu-based alloys, and/or other materials common in aerospace manufacturing
• Experience developing and applying repair processes to hardware
• Ability to collect and analyze data and present results in a meaningful format

• Demonstrated experience with beam welding technologies (LBW, EBW)
• In-depth understanding of materials/ process relationships
• Familiarity with a diverse range of manufacturing processes (additive, casting, forging) and their impact on joining techniques
• Experience with failure and forensic analysis of aerospace or other complex hardware
• Experience evaluating and interpreting NDT inspection results
• Experience using automated and mechanized systems (robotic, CNC, etc.) for weld applications
• Understanding of quality standards and industrial codes

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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