Propulsion Test Engineer, BE-3U — Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion Engineer III (BE-3U) to join the Engines team in Renton, WA or Huntsville, AL. You will develop test plans, analyze data, and lead investigations for BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems.

The role requires a BS in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics, 5+ years in propulsion, and strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and cryogenic fluids. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures.
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including Python scripting.
• Knowledge of propulsion components and high- pressure cryogenic fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans for BE-3U hardware.
• Analyze test data and support engine requirements verification and testing.
• Lead anomaly investigations and drive corrective actions to hardware improvements.
• Prepare test reports and participate in reviews and readiness activities.

Skills

Propulsion design

Propulsion analysis

Propulsion testing

Python scripting

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Data analysis

Engineering leadership

Risk management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics

Tools

Python

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Propulsion Engineer III (BE-3U) to join the Engines team in Renton, WA or Huntsville, AL. You will develop test plans, analyze data, and lead investigations for BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems.

The role requires a BS in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics, 5+ years in propulsion, and strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and cryogenic fluids. Travel may be required.