Jeff Random
About Jeff Random
Jeff Random is a Test Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in mechanical and system design engineering.
Title
Jeff Random currently holds the position of Test Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, WA.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Random completed his education at Montana State University-Bozeman, where he earned both a Bachelor's degree (1991-1994) and a Master's degree (1996-1997) in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds an Associate of Arts from Green River College (1989-1991). His technical expertise includes proficiency in using the MTS cRPC durability testing system for mechanical testing, ANSYS FEA for finite element analysis, and Danfoss Plus+1 GUIDE for system design and testing.
Professional Background
Jeff Random has a rich professional background, having worked in various roles primarily focused on engineering and testing. He began his career as a Mechanical Engineer at Abacus Engineered Systems, Inc (1998-1999) in Seattle, WA. He then served as a Project Engineer at Genie Industries in Mukilteo, WA (1999-2009), followed by a stint as a Test Engineer at Prometheus Energy in Redmond, WA (2009-2011). He subsequently worked as a Design Engineer at Genie – a Terex brand (2011-2020) in Redmond, WA, and held a position as a Consulting Engineer at C12 Advanced Technologies in Mukilteo, WA (2014-2019).
Technical Responsibilities
In his various roles, Jeff Random has handled multiple technical responsibilities. At BLUE ORIGIN, he coordinates with internal testing facilities to validate alternate suppliers for production parts. He is responsible for preparing detailed reports summarizing test setups and results for engineering projects. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the mechanical system design and durability testing, leveraging tools such as the MTS cRPC system and ANSYS FEA for complex engineering analyses.