Propulsion Test Engineer II: Thruster Testing & Analysis

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Blue Origin in Van Horn, TX seeks a propulsion test engineer to join the Engines team and support hypergolic thruster test operations. You will assist with test planning, hardware integration, data review, and performance analysis essential to meeting launch vehicle program requirements.

You will work with engineers and technicians to uphold safety, repeatable test campaigns, and continuous improvement of test processes and documentation. Strong background in fluids and thermodynamics is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of test experience.
• Experience in executing test procedures.
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently.
• Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support thruster test planning and execution, including procedure development, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure safe and repeatable test campaigns.
• Integrate thruster hardware and sub-assemblies in preparation for test campaigns, including hands-on assembly and inspection.
• Conduct post-test inspections and document findings to support hardware disposition and test readiness reviews.
• Review and analyze test data to evaluate thruster performance and identify trends, anomalies, or areas for improvement.
• Support thruster performance analysis and contribute to test reports, anomaly investigations, and lessons learned documentation.
• Operate and maintain ground support equipment and fluid systems in support of test operations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to continuously improve test processes, procedures, and safety practices.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Independent project leadership

Fluids & thermodynamics

Engineering drawings reading

Communication skills

Safety culture

Education

MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Experimental lab experience

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

CAD (Creo/ProE)

Winplot

Job description

Blue Origin in Van Horn, TX seeks a propulsion test engineer to join the Engines team and support hypergolic thruster test operations. You will assist with test planning, hardware integration, data review, and performance analysis essential to meeting launch vehicle program requirements.

You will work with engineers and technicians to uphold safety, repeatable test campaigns, and continuous improvement of test processes and documentation. Strong background in fluids and thermodynamics is valued.