Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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.
We are seeking a Battery/Cell Testing Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze battery tests at the cell, module, and pack levels. This role is highly hands-on and data-driven, focusing on performance validation, safety testing, and reliability of battery systems throughout development and production phases.
Special Mentions:
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop, plan and execute Li-ion cell testing using cell cycling equipment, thermal chambers, specialized temperature control fixtures and circulators
- Write test plans, propose design of experiment, document test setup and instrumentation, collect, analyze and summarize results in test reports
- Support the design, build and assembly of test fixtures for battery testing
- Perform cell level non-destructive analytical techniques to analyze mechanisms of energy and power loss in lithium-ion cells
- Participate in development of internal lab processes and implement test lab best practices
- Implement validation method to ensure the highest possible data integrity from the lab and support data management system expansion
- Identify and troubleshoot test, equipment and setup as needed
- Execute environmental testing including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC
- Lead test failure investigations and root cause analysis
- Participate in Design Reviews & Requirement Traceability
- Train and mentor technicians in the operation and upkeep of test equipment and lab processes
- Be a member of a cross functional product development team to help determine the ideal cell chemistry and design for Blue Origin products
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with Lithium-based battery technologies and their degradation mechanisms
- Experience working with cell cycling hardware (Arbin, Neware, etc.)
- Experience with lab test equipment (Power Supply, DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.)
- Experience with software tools such as LabView, JIRA, Matlab, Python, SQL, or similar tools
- Direct hands-on experience developing and executing test plans for complex electronics systems
- Familiarity with industry-standard electrical test equipment and procedures
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with battery or cell testing equipment (e.g., Arbin or similar systems)
- Experience with fault tree analysis and Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) analysis for HV systems
- Experience performing modeling and simulation of electrical and/or electrochemical systems
- Experience conducting tests in challenging environments
- Experience with R&D or systems integration environments
- HV battery experience
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to battery systems in aerospace applications
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.
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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
