Propulsion Engineer, Test/Flight – Engine Test, BE-3U

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Alabama) is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support BE-3U engine hardware and fluid system analysis across development and production. You will coordinate test plans with a multidisciplinary team and perform steady-state and transient analyses while supporting engine testing and data reviews.

The role emphasizes propulsion design expertise, Python data processing, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics.
• 2+ years of professional experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures.
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python.
• Working knowledge of turbopumps, combustion devices, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and other 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 a component and system level.
• Desire to work in a cooperative, fast paced, and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support on-site testing.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and testing of BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems across the development and production life cycle.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans.
• Perform steady-state and transient system analysis.
• Support component and integrated engine testing.
• Analyze test data.
• Support Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Generate test reports.
• Support engine requirements verification.
• Implement opportunities for design and test cadence improvement.
• Support anomaly investigations and root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective actions and hardware improvements.

Skills

Propulsion Design

System Analysis

Data Analysis in Python

Thermodynamics

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Instrumentation Knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering Standards Interpretation

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Pressure Transducers

Thermocouples

Accelerometers

Python Scripting

Job description

• Support the design, analysis, and testing of BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems across the development and production life cycle
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans
• Perform steady-state and transient system analysis
• Support component and integrated engine testing
• Analyze test data
• Support Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
• Generate test reports
• Support engine requirements verification
• Implement opportunities for design and test cadence improvement
• Support anomaly investigations and root cause analysis
• Drive corrective actions and hardware improvements

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
• 2+ years of professional experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python
• Working knowledge of turbopumps, combustion devices, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and other 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 a component and system level
• Desire to work in a cooperative, fast paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to support on-site testing
• 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
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in propulsion design, analysis, and testing, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Proficient in data analysis and scripting in Python, with a focus on high-pressure and cryogenic fluid systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Propulsion Design
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Data Analysis in Python
• Cryogenic Propellants

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Propulsion Design
• System Analysis
• Test Data Analysis
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• Data Processing
• Instrumentation Knowledge
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering Standards Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Curiosity
• Team Collaboration
• Trust Building

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Cryogenic Fluid Systems
• Turbopumps
• Combustion Devices
• High Pressure Systems
• Test Readiness Reviews

Tools & Technologies

• Pressure Transducers
• Thermocouples
• Accelerometers
• Python Scripting