Hiring: Materials and Processes (M&P) Sr. Engineer, Crew Habitation – Lunar Permanence Company: Blue Origin Location: Greater Seattle Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 09:44:40 Target Skills & Keywords : Cargo About the job Experience: •8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience on a crewed space program Required Skills: •Provide broad support for aerospace grade materials and processes including: aluminum, steel, inconel, copper, bronze, composite; forming, extrusion, plating, coating, friction welding, brazing, anodization, passivation, solid and sandwich laminates. •Own material and process requirement implementation and verification for crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module. •Lead and coordinate material characterization and qualification efforts related to crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module. •Review production drawing for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements •Lead and oversee M&P signatory release of engineering drawings for parts and assemblies •Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates •Lead the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification •Interface directly with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units. Qualifications: •Minimum of a M.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Chemical Engineering or related field. •In-depth knowledge of NASA cleanliness, contamination, toxicity, and life support system materials requirements, associated standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices •Strong familiarity with NASA-STD-6001, toxicological, fungal, and microbial assessments, and other related NASA requirements addressing crew facing hardware in a pressurized space crew module. •Strong familiarity with fluid compatibility of materials, in particular for water systems and corrosion prevention and control. •Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for analysis and qualification of components, materials, and processes •Knowledge of industry standards for material data analysis (e.g. MMPDS, MAPTIS, CMH-17) •Demonstrated capacity to travel to support development and testing opportunities at other Blue Origin and vendor sites. •Demonstrated capacity to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. •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. •Demonstrated capacity to assess soft goods, foams, adhesives, coatings, flammability risks, and toxic atmosphere, with working knowledge of high oxygen concentration environments on materials. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!