Blue Origin
Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Senior Material and Process Engineer - Solar Arrays
Join Blue Origin’s Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE) team as we develop reusable, low‑cost space vehicles and systems. As a key member of our solar array engineering team, you will design and perfect materials and processes for solar cells, modules, and panels, directly contributing to the energy solutions powering our next‑generation space missions.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing \ Responsibilities
Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels
Collaborate with R&D to transition novel materials and processes into production
Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output
Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification
Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems
Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell‑to‑module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing
Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements
Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environments
Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices
Expertise with adhesive properties, soldering, bonding processes, coatings, or composites
Familiarity with the space environment and its effects on materials
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years and space photovoltaics experience
Direct experience with III‑V or silicon solar cell and/or panel fabrication processes
Familiarity with testing of space‑grade solar cells or panels
Knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and performance characterization
Ability to source, design and test materials and properties for solar array improvement
Benefits
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 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities, and we provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.
Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see our website.
Applicants wishing for additional information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodations should contact
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
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Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing \ Responsibilities
Design, develop, and refine manufacturing processes related to solar cells and panels
Collaborate with R&D to transition novel materials and processes into production
Develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent, high‑quality output
Identify and solve challenges related to process scale‑up and qualification
Support the integration of photovoltaic cells into solar power modules (SPMs), ensuring mechanical, electrical, and environmental compatibility for aerospace power systems
Work closely with module design, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams to support cell‑to‑module integration, including encapsulation, electrical interconnects, and qualification testing
Document experimental and process data thoroughly and support technology transfer activities to manufacturing, following aerospace quality and traceability requirements
Contribute to a culture of technical innovation, process safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a high‑performance engineering environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related engineering field
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or laboratory environments
Experience with semiconductor, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices
Expertise with adhesive properties, soldering, bonding processes, coatings, or composites
Familiarity with the space environment and its effects on materials
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years and space photovoltaics experience
Direct experience with III‑V or silicon solar cell and/or panel fabrication processes
Familiarity with testing of space‑grade solar cells or panels
Knowledge of photovoltaic device physics and performance characterization
Ability to source, design and test materials and properties for solar array improvement
Benefits
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 weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities, and we provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.
Blue Origin will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see our website.
Applicants wishing for additional information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or requiring reasonable accommodations should contact
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com .
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