Senior Materials Engineer
2 weeks ago
Blue Origin is a pioneering company in the space industry, envisioning millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We strive to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
SalaryThe estimated salary range for this position is $133,989-$196,517 per year, depending on location and experience.
Job DescriptionThis role involves applying technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for Tribology of mechanisms and interfaces of various spaceflight systems, with a focus on Engines.
Your tasks will include working one-on-one with component design engineers to provide tribology support relating to rocket engine mechanisms (seals, bearings, and sliding mechanisms). To provide such support, you will assess and develop wear interfaces with suitable material finishes, identify and mitigate lubrication and wear risks, and recommend and execute test campaigns to screen materials for wear life and damage modalities.
Required Skills and Qualifications- B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, or related field with a minimum of 8 years product-focused tribology experience.
- Hands-on experience developing, executing, and leading test plans, measuring and characterizing friction and wear of tribological systems containing metallic and non-metallic elements.
- Fundamental understanding of the behavior of material interfaces in relative motion, to support design decisions with respect to operation in high vibration and/or in-space environments.
- Expertise in at least one of the following: Vacuum-compatible dry film lubricants and deposition processes, Tribology of metal-on-metal interfaces exposed to wide temperature ranges, Vacuum- and propellant-compatible greases, Experience with surface engineering, residual stress treatments, superfinishing, coatings and other surface modifications.
- Ability to travel for approximately 10% of the time.
- 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.
- 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%.
- An Education Support Program.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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