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Materials & Processes Engineer III - Rocket Engine Tribology Specialist
1 month ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Materials & Processes Engineer III to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the Tribology of mechanisms and interfaces of various spaceflight systems, with a focus on Engines.
Responsibilities
- Provide tribology support relating to rocket engine mechanisms (seals, bearings, and sliding interfaces) and collaborate with other partners to select material systems that meet design requirements.
- Assist component design engineers in developing wear-resistant materials, finishes, and geometries capable of robust operation in launch and in-space environments.
- Identify and mitigate lubrication and wear risks in high-performance vehicle mechanisms.
- Recommend and implement coupon testing to screen materials for wear life and damage modalities.
- Collaborate with and audit suppliers to ensure all processes, coatings, and finishes meet design and qualification requirements.
- Identify technology gaps in rocket engine tribological interfaces and complete development efforts to improve technology readiness for future designs.
Qualifications
- Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science Engineering, or related field.
- At least 5+ years materials & processes engineering experience directly related to tribology experience (level commensurate on experience).
- Hands-on experience developing 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, in order to support design decisions with respect to operation in high-vibration environments.
Specialized Experience
- Vacuum-compatible dry film lubricants and deposition processes.
- Tribology of metal-on-metal interfaces exposed to wide temperature ranges from cryogenic fluids to hot combustion products.
- Vacuum- and propellant-compatible greases.
- Experience with surface engineering, residual stress treatments, superfinishing, coatings, and other surface modifications.
- 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.
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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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, diverse, and dedicated work force.
