Dynamic Environments Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking propulsion systems engineers to develop engine shock, vibration, and acoustic environments and to create tools for processing test and flight data.

You will work with test, instrumentation, and systems teams to ensure measurements are accurate and actionable, spanning ground and flight testing in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Minimum of two years in mechanical engineering, preferably space systems.
• Strong fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, acoustics, and structural dynamics.
• Ownership mindset to solve complex problems and meet deadlines.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible immigrationstatus for work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Predict engine shock, vibration, and acoustic environments.
• Review and interpret shock and acoustic measurements from tests and flight data.
• Develop and supervise component environment tests to validate predictions.
• Improve data processing tools for test and flight environments.
• Collaborate with test, instrumentation, and systems teams to ensure quality measurements.

Skills

Propulsion fundamentals

Vibration & acoustics

Structural dynamics

Cross-functional teamwork

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

Windchill

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team of propulsion systems engineers, you will be responsible for developing engine shock, vibration, and acoustic environments, as well as the tools and methods needed to efficiently process engine hot fire and vehicle flight data. You will work in a fast-paced setting and deliver innovative solutions to challenging physics problems encountered in the demanding environments of rocket engines.

Special Mentions

Relocation provided Travel expected up to 20 % of the time

Responsibilities

• Prediction of Engine shock, vibration, and acoustic environments
• Review and interpret shock, vibration, and acoustic measurements from hot-fire and flight data. Derive dynamic environment levels and generate associated documentation, specifications, and requirements.
• Develop, plan, supervise, and verify component environments tests (e.g., vibration, acoustic, and shock tests) to validate analytical predictions.
• Develop and improve tools and methods for efficient data processing and reduction of test and flight environments.
• Work closely with test, instrumentation, and systems engineering teams to ensure adequate, well‑placed, and high‑quality measurements are acquired during ground and flight testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace
• Minimum of two years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in space systems
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, acoustics, and structural dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex problems, work through ambiguity, and deliver high‑quality results on schedule.
• Proven history of facing challenges with tenacity and resilience, maintaining an optimistic and solutions‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly with engineers from multiple disciplines.
• 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

• 4+ years of experience in rocket engine development, with at least 2 years focused on vibroacoustics or dynamic environments.
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and rocket engine design, including understanding of major subsystems (turbomachinery, combustion devices, valves, feedlines, etc.).
• Familiarity with rocket engine hot-fire testing and associated data acquisition, including instrumentation such as accelerometers, pressure transducers, strain gauges, load cells, and microphones.
• Experience defining, executing, and correlating vibration, acoustic, and shock tests to analytical predictions.
• Familiarity with CAD and PLM tools, such as Creo (Pro/E) and Windchill.
• Proficiency with data analysis and scripting tools such as MATLAB and Python, including signal processing and automation of analysis workflows.

Base Pay Range

For: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affimative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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