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Thermal Protection System Test Engineer II - New Glenn

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
Aug 20, 2025
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 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. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will contribute to the testing and validation of reusable thermal protection systems (TPS). You'll leverage your knowledge and expertise to develop test plans, refine and modify test equipment, and collaborate with industry experts to satisfy test objectives and fulfill program requirements. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of reusable launch vehicles. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities: Collaborate with multiple interdisciplinary groups to develop test plans for both material development and qualification Create test article drawings and instrumentation plans to anchor models Oversee sample article fabrication, test article assembly, and test execution Author procedures and test standards for in-house testing Manage external high-value testing activities, including aerothermal and thermal-acoustic testing Organize and maintain data to allow efficient access and traceability Analyze data, compare with pretest predictions, and recommend improvements Author test reports and document verification of requirements Maintain and report on schedule, budget, and technical status Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a science discipline 3+ years' experience with aerothermal or other extreme environment testing Experience writing test plans, executing tests, and writing test reports Experience with CAD software Skilled at processing and analyzing test data Desire to work hands-on-both independently and as part of a team-throughout the development, production, and launch operation phases of the product lifecycle Willingness to travel approximately 10% to support testing Strong written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: M.S. degree in engineering or a science discipline Experience with a wide array of TPS materials, including both reusable and ablative Experience with structural design and transient thermal analysis Experience with instrumentation such as thermocouples and pyrometers Programming and data management experience Experience with Creo (Pro/E), Windchill 10, and Ansys Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? 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