Senior Materials Engineer

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Materials Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our space systems engineering team, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of advanced materials and tribology solutions for our rocket engines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute test plans to characterize friction and wear of tribological systems containing metallic and non-metallic elements.
  • Collaborate with component design engineers to provide tribology support relating to rocket engine mechanisms.
  • Assess and develop wear interfaces with suitable material finishes, identify and mitigate lubrication and wear risks.
  • Recommend and execute test campaigns to screen materials for wear life and damage modalities.
Requirements
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience supporting flight production programs.
  • Expertise with auditing suppliers to ensure all processes, coatings and finishes meet design and qualification requirements.
  • Experience with characterization of wear surfaces and materials using methods such as: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence, fractography, debris sampling and quantification, wear particle analysis, etc.
  • Proven experience managing technology development projects, measuring technical progress, resources, and managing budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience authoring specifications and process control documents.
  • Experience with statistical analysis methods and related tools.
  • Familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture) of metallic and soft materials.
  • Experience with failure analysis and forensic investigations.
About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is a privately funded aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Jeff Bezos. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species and to create a future where millions of people live and work in space.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that our differences are our greatest strength and that by working together, we can achieve great things.

At Blue Origin, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. If you are 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, we encourage you to apply.

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