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Blue Origin · Van Horn, TX · Propulsion · first seen 2026-09-03
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Role Overview

As a Propulsion Test Engineer II in Blue Origin's Engines business unit, you will help drive thruster test operations to meet launch vehicle program requirements across various spaceflight systems. You will directly contribute to engine test operations and impact the history of space exploration with your dedicated commitment to safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support thruster test planning and execution, including procedure development, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with thruster test operations to ensure safe and repeatable test campaigns
  • Integrate thruster hardware and sub-assemblies in preparation for test campaigns, including hands-on assembly and inspection activities
  • Conduct post-test inspections and document findings to support hardware disposition and test readiness reviews
  • Review and analyze test data to evaluate thruster performance and identify trends, anomalies, or areas for improvement
  • Support thruster performance analysis and contribute to test reports, anomaly investigations, and lessons learned documentation
  • Operate and maintain ground support equipment and fluid systems in support of test operations
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to continuously improve test processes, procedures, and safety practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ years of test experience
  • Experience in executing test procedures
  • Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently
  • Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  • 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. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
  • 2-4 years of propulsion test experience
  • Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems
  • Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers
  • Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
  • Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
  • Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)

Location: Van Horn, TX

The West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Benefits

  • 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 based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Bonuses and additional benefits may be eligible based on role type and job level