Propulsion Engineer, Test/Flight - Engine Test, BE-3U Verified today

Propulsion Engineer II - BE-3U

Location: Renton, WA or Huntsville, AL

Join the Blue Origin Engines business unit, which designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans
• Perform steady-state and transient system analysis
• Support component and integrated engine testing
• Analyze test data and generate test reports
• Support Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
• Support engine requirements verification
• Implement opportunities for design and test cadence improvement
• Support anomaly investigations and root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or physics
• 2+ years of professional experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python
• Working knowledge of engine components: turbopumps, combustion devices, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and high pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
• Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
• Understanding of cryogenic propellants including liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards and drawings
• Ability to find simple, innovative solutions for difficult problems and make critical decisions under pressure
• Curiosity to understand rocket engines at component and system level
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to support on-site testing
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline
• Experience with liquid rocket engine testing
• Experience with data processing and writing automated data scripts in Python
• Familiarity with rocket engine cycles and engine system operations
• Experience with fluid system modeling tools and hand-calculation methods for sizing and pressure drop
• Exposure to systems engineering practices and requirements management
• Experience supporting anomaly investigations and root cause analysis

What We Offer

• Base pay range (WA applicants): $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 (other site ranges may differ)
• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Medical, dental, vision, 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 all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Interview Process

Interviews will include a technical assessment.