Test Engineer II | Blue Batteries (Cell Testing)

Blue Origin•Grandview, MO

11h

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Battery/Cell Testing Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze battery tests at the cell, module, and pack levels. This hands-on, data-driven role focuses on performance validation, safety testing, and reliability of battery systems throughout development and production. The position supports Blue Origin Operations and the development and operations of New Glenn. Relocation is provided, and travel is expected up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with lithium-based battery technologies and their degradation mechanisms.
Experience working with cell-cycling hardware such as Arbin or Neware.
Experience with laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
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 and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

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 such as Arbin or similar systems.
Experience with fault-tree analysis and Design Failure Mode and Effects (DFMEA) analysis for high-voltage systems.
Experience performing modeling and simulation of electrical and/or electrochemical systems.
Experience conducting tests in challenging environments.
Experience in R&D or systems-integration environments.
High-voltage battery experience.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to battery systems in aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and execute lithium-ion cell testing using cell cycling equipment, thermal chambers, specialized temperature-control fixtures, and circulators.
Write test plans; propose designs of experiments; document test setups and instrumentation; and collect, analyze, and summarize results in test reports.
Support the design, build, and assembly of battery-testing fixtures.
Perform cell-level nondestructive analytical techniques to analyze mechanisms of energy and power loss in lithium-ion cells.
Participate in developing internal lab processes and implement test-lab best practices.
Implement validation methods to ensure high data integrity from the lab and support expansion of the data-management system.
Identify and troubleshoot test, equipment, and setup issues.
Execute environmental testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC testing.
Lead test-failure investigations and root-cause analysis.
Participate in design reviews and requirement traceability.
Train and mentor technicians in operating and maintaining test equipment and lab processes.
Work as a member of a cross-functional product-development team to help determine suitable cell chemistry and design for Blue Origin products.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors.