Propulsion Test Engineer — Spaceflight Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Stock options

Paid time off

Company holidays

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 work with a multidisciplinary group to analyze, test, and verify propulsion components and systems for cryogenic engines.

Responsibilities include test planning, data analysis, and reporting; travel to support on-site testing; mentoring engineers; and participating in design and verification reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test
• Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python
• In-depth knowledge of engine components including turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and other high pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
• Strong understanding of cryogenic propellants including liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and drawings
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements development and verification
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor other engineers
• Proven track record to identify and handle risks in a sophisticated dynamic system
• 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

Responsibilities

• coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans
• performing steady-state and transient system analysis
• supporting component and integrated engine testing
• analyzing test data
• supporting Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
• generating test reports
• supporting engine requirements verification
• implementing opportunities for design and test cadence improvement
• supporting anomaly investigations as well as root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Structures

Python scripting

Data analysis

Propulsion design

Engine testing

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics

M.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

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 work with a multidisciplinary group to analyze, test, and verify propulsion components and systems for cryogenic engines.

Responsibilities include test planning, data analysis, and reporting; travel to support on-site testing; mentoring engineers; and participating in design and verification reviews.