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Process Development Composites Engineer III - New Glenn

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
Jun 24, 2025
Application close date: 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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. At Blue Origin, you'll apply your technical expertise and leadership to shape the future of space exploration. As an Process Development Composite Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in the New Glenn Rocket program, collaborating with a skilled team to design, develop, and qualify mission-critical avionics hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight to advance our vision of millions living and working in space. This key role is a part of a talented and hardworking team of engineers and specialists. You will be responsible for developing and supporting the New Glenn rocket composite manufacturing processes. You will directly support New Glenn's as well as Blue Origin's success through owning the qualification and build of large-scale composite parts at external vendors, design for manufacturability, non-conformance processing, and development and improvement of process specifications. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequence and schedules. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, lead with a dedication to quality and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Develop new and robust manufacturing processes and transition into production Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware Support activities to implement new processes and hardware, including tooling and equipment reviews Provide technical guidance to ensure producibility of new hardware Qualify internal and external processes Review documentation to ensure compliance to hardware requirements internally and at external suppliers Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware Disposition nonconformances and find opportunities for improvements to quality, cost and schedule Travel to support internal and external suppliers up to 20% of the time Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Material Science, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or relevant field from ABET accredited school 5+ years of proven track record with polymer based composite fabrication process development and process qualification Experience with aircraft, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or satellite development, production, or operations, especially laminate / core sandwich structures Experience with design for producibility and engineering drawing review Experience working with external vendors Experience with root cause analyses and corrective actions Experience with defining, implementing, or testing composite repairs Experience writing and authoring technical documentation Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E & Catia preferred) Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to balance small and large projects with a distinctive group of customers Ability to work collaboratively with teams of various skills across large geographic distances. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). 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: Experience with vendor qualification and procedure reviews Familiarity in developing and troubleshooting composite tooling solutions Experience with new facility setup and equipment selection Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. 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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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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