Solution Processed Coating Research Engineer II

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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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

Mission

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!

About the Role As a Solution Processed Coating Research Engineer, you will execute and optimize solution-processed deposition to produce thin-film layers for advanced perovskite photovoltaic devices. Working alongside the lead engineer, you will prepare precursor inks, run coating experiments, characterize resulting films, and contribute to process optimization. This is a highly hands-on laboratory role with opportunities to develop deep expertise in coating science and thin-film materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare precursor solutions and functional inks following established formulations, including weighing, dissolving, filtering, and rheology verification
• Operate spin coaters, blade coaters, and slot die coating systems to deposit thin-film layers per DOE plans
• Execute annealing and post-treatment protocols (thermal, vacuum, gas-quench, anti-solvent)
• Perform film characterization: profilometry, optical microscopy, UV-Vis, photoluminescence, spectroscopy, contact angle, and surface roughness measurements
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks documenting ink preparation, coating parameters, environmental conditions, and results
• Support DOE campaigns by preparing substrate batches, executing parameter sweeps, and compiling statistical results
• Maintain coating equipment including cleaning, calibration, consumable replacement, and troubleshooting
• Analyze experimental data and present findings to the team with clear visualizations and trend identification
• Assist with ink shelf-life studies, accelerated aging experiments, and process capability assessments
• Perform routine laboratory and equipment maintenance: glovebox purification system regeneration, solvent trap replacement, coating head disassembly and cleaning, and pump servicing
• Manage chemical and consumables inventory (solvents, precursors, substrates, filters, blades) and coordinate reorders to prevent supply gaps
• Maintain lab cleanliness and

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