Thermal Test Engineer II: Lab-Focused Materials Analysis

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 5%

First shift available

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to advance material testing and analysis for spaceflight systems. The role is hands-on in the lab, performing thermal tests, data interpretation, and reporting to support decision-making on design choices.

Responsibilities include planning test campaigns, ensuring ASTM alignment, and mentoring junior technicians. A BS in engineering and at least two years of thermal testing experience are required, with relocation and travel possible.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of thermal testing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to author test documentation, such as plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain materials testing and analytical equipment (Gleeble, DSC, STA, Thermal Analysis).
• Execute test plans according to ASTM standards, or work with other engineers to design bespoke test plans, including sample preparation, fixturing, and data reporting and analysis.
• Document procedures, calibration steps, and test results with strong discipline and clarity, partner with engineers to validate test configurations and communicate results that inform design decisions.
• Provide guidance to early career technicians/technical specialist on equipment setup, fabrication techniques, and safe work practices.
• Conduct thermal analysis of metal alloys and polymeric materials.

Skills

Thermal testing

Documentation

Python

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Gleeble

DSC

STA

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to advance material testing and analysis for spaceflight systems. The role is hands-on in the lab, performing thermal tests, data interpretation, and reporting to support decision-making on design choices.

Responsibilities include planning test campaigns, ensuring ASTM alignment, and mentoring junior technicians. A BS in engineering and at least two years of thermal testing experience are required, with relocation and travel possible.