Space Test Engineer Lead (Stock Options)

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on engineer to develop, operate, and maintain test facilities for liquid rocket engine development at the 4670 test site in Huntsville. You will generate test procedures, review data, and manage components and vendors to support high cadence testing amidst safety and quality goals.

The role requires a BS in engineering, strong fluid dynamics and thermodynamics knowledge, and 2–3 years of rocket engine testing experience; eligibility for Redstone Arsenal access

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong background in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Strong project management, team leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to take ownership of projects.
• 2-3 years of industry experience in rocket engine testing.
• Eligibility to gain access to Redstone Arsenal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct, operate, and maintain test facilities to support development and production of liquid rocket engines.
• Generate and implement test procedures involving high pressure gas and cryogenic systems.
• Review and interpret test data to assess facility health and performance.
• Specify and procure components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors.
• Plan and complete facility maintenance and new capability construction.
• Contribute to schedule, quality, cost, and process safety management.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD P&ID

Winplot

Windchill

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on engineer to develop, operate, and maintain test facilities for liquid rocket engine development at the 4670 test site in Huntsville. You will generate test procedures, review data, and manage components and vendors to support high cadence testing amidst safety and quality goals.

The role requires a BS in engineering, strong fluid dynamics and thermodynamics knowledge, and 2–3 years of rocket engine testing experience; eligibility for Redstone Arsenal access