Propulsion Test Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced test facility engineer to develop, operate, and maintain liquid rocket engine test facilities at Redstone Arsenal-adjacent sites. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, review test data, procure components, and contribute to safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, project management, and collaboration with subcontractors to meet ambitious test cadences while ensuring compliance with export controls and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong background in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Strong project management, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical and non-technical writing and verbal skills.
• Desire to take ownership of projects.
• 2-3 years of Industry Experience in rocket engine testing.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Must be eligible to gain access to Redstone Arsenal
• Shift work and extra hours as needed
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities to support the development and production of liquid rocket engines
• Generate and implement test procedures involving high pressure inert and non-inert gas systems and cryogenic fluid systems
• Review and interpret test data to assess facility health and performance both at the system and component level
• Specify and procure components and materials; handle vendors and subcontractors
• Plan and complete facility maintenance and construction of new facility capabilities
• Contribute to schedule, configuration, quality, cost, and process safety management
• Find opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety, meet demanding schedules, and secure cost savings

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Project management

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Verbal skills

Ownership of projects

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD P&ID

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced test facility engineer to develop, operate, and maintain liquid rocket engine test facilities at Redstone Arsenal-adjacent sites. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, review test data, procure components, and contribute to safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, project management, and collaboration with subcontractors to meet ambitious test cadences while ensuring compliance with export controls and safety requirements.