Test Engineer II – Liquid Engine Test Systems

Blue Origin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to develop, operate, and maintain the XEEx test facility supporting liquid rocket engines at our Houston facility. You will engage in hands-on engineering and project management to meet ambitious test cadences.

You will review test data, specify components, manage vendors, and contribute to safety and quality across facility operations, while leading a small team of engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in testing environment or hands-on engineering role.
• Familiar with data analysis.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other control/data acquisition software.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently.

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 at system and component levels
• Specify and procure components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Plan and complete facility maintenance and construction of new facility capabilities
• Contribute to schedule, configuration, quality, cost, and process safety management
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to promote workplace safety and meet demanding schedules

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS degree in engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Creo CAD

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced engineer to develop, operate, and maintain the XEEx test facility supporting liquid rocket engines at our Houston facility. You will engage in hands-on engineering and project management to meet ambitious test cadences.

You will review test data, specify components, manage vendors, and contribute to safety and quality across facility operations, while leading a small team of engineers and technicians.