Propulsion Test Engineer for Spaceflight Engines

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Propulsion Engineer II to support BE-3U engine hardware design, analysis, and testing. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans, perform analyses, and contribute to data reviews. Travel to on-site testing may be required, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The role requires a B.S. in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics and 2+ years in propulsion.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace/mechanical eng or physics is required.
• 2+ years propulsion design, analysis or test experience.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, structures.
• Python data analysis scripting experience.
• Knowledge of propulsion components and cryogenic fluids.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and document results.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel for on-site testing.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans.
• Support design, analysis, and testing of BE-3U engine hardware.
• Analyze test data and generate reports for reviews.
• Support test readiness reviews and cadence improvements.
• Assist anomaly investigations and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Propulsion design

Data analysis

Python scripting

Thermodynamics

Cryogenic fluids

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Citizenship eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Propulsion Engineer II to support BE-3U engine hardware design, analysis, and testing. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans, perform analyses, and contribute to data reviews. Travel to on-site testing may be required, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The role requires a B.S. in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics and 2+ years in propulsion.