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Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineer Sr – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin
10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, United States
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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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. We are looking talented M&P Engineers to join our growing Lunar Permanence team and build a strong M&P Engineering division dedicated to safely and successfully delivering the Lunar objectives at Blue Origin. Responsibilities Provide broad support for aerospace grade EEE materials and processes including: printed circuit boards and assemblies (PCB/PWA), electronic component materials and finishes, soldering, plating and surface finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, potting, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control. Provide design engineering support such that EEE parts, materials, and processes meet necessary requirements for all vehicle systems Execute characterization and qualification efforts related to EEE materials and processes Responsible for M&P signatory review and release of engineering drawings for EEE parts and assemblies Support internal and external M&P efforts, including development of specifications, supplier qualification, First Article Inspection, process and material testing, and customer-facing updates Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification Work with cross-functional teams within the Lunar organization and other business units. Qualifications B.S. degree in Aerospace, Material Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline. 8+ Years of demonstrated M&P Engineering experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability electronic hardware Expertise in aerospace EEE components, including PCB, PCBA, cable and wire harnesses, connectors, and associated electronic materials. Strong familiarity with aerospace EEE materials and processes requirements, applicable IPC and NASA workmanship standards, characterization methods, and industry best practices Strong understanding of and direct experience with electronic component construction, materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, and material-related failure mechanisms Strong understanding of and direct experience with PCB/PWA fabrication and assembly; including soldering, plating and finishes, wire and cable, connectors and harnesses, conformal coating, staking, underfill, encapsulation, adhesive bonding, cleaning, and contamination control. Experience with ESD control, ionic contamination/cleanliness, corrosion prevention, lead-free electronics, tin whisker mitigation, solderability evaluation, and component refinishing. Experience reviewing and qualifying EEE materials and manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronic hardware Knowledge of radiation effects, outgassing requirements, contamination, corrosion, flammability, toxicity, material compatibility and environmental qualification for high-reliability electronic hardware Experience reviewing engineering drawings, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, schematics, specifications, BOMs, ECNs/ECOs, and manufacturing documentation Working knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 with applicable Space Addendum, IPC J-STD-011 with Space Addendum, IPC/WHMA-A-620 with Space Addendum…

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