Elizabeth Veillette
About Elizabeth Veillette
Elizabeth Veillette is a Materials and Process Engineer II specializing in welding at Blue Origin, with prior experience at SpaceX and a strong background in materials science and engineering.
Current Role at Blue Origin
Elizabeth Veillette is currently working as a Materials And Process Engineer II - Welding Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2020. Based in Kent, Washington, her role has her supporting the BE-4 propulsion welding. This involves contributing to the development of advanced rocket engines, showcasing her specialized skills in weld process development and joint design.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Elizabeth worked at SpaceX as a Welding Engineer from 2018 to 2020, based in Hawthorne, CA. During her tenure, she focused on Raptor and Merlin propulsion welding. Her work at SpaceX involved working with cutting-edge aerospace technologies, emphasizing her expertise in modern welding techniques.
Internships and Early Career
Elizabeth has extensive internship experience. In 2017, she worked as a Welding Engineering Technical Intern at Knolls Atomic Power Lab in Schenectady, NY. Prior to that, she was a Technical Intern at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation in 2016, at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, PA. In 2015, she interned at GE Energy Management as an EID Intern at Industrial Solutions in Plainville, CT.
Academic Background in Materials Science and Engineering
Elizabeth holds both a Master of Science (2016-2017) and a Bachelor of Science (2013-2017) in Materials Science and Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Additionally, she attended The Taft School and completed her high school education there from 2009 to 2013.
Expertise in Welding and Material Processes
Elizabeth specializes in a range of welding techniques including electron beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and friction stir welding copper. She is skilled in working with materials such as stainless steels and nickel base alloys. Her expertise also extends to weld process development, joint design, testing and qualification, and manufacturing planning.