Thruster Test Engineer III | Propulsion Systems

Blue Origin; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking propulsion test engineers to support hypergolic thruster test operations, planning and execution, and data review. The role emphasizes safety, repeatability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position involves hardware integration, post-test inspections, and contributing to test reports and lessons learned, with opportunities to work on diverse spaceflight systems in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of test experience.
• Experience 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 and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support thruster test planning and execution, including procedure development, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with hypergolic thruster test operations to ensure safe and repeatable test campaigns.
• Integrate thruster hardware and sub-assemblies in preparation for test campaigns, including hands-on assembly and inspection activities.
• 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 procedures

Data analysis

Project leadership

Fluids & thermodynamics

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Winplot

CAD ProE/Creo

Job description

Blue Origin Engines is seeking propulsion test engineers to support hypergolic thruster test operations, planning and execution, and data review. The role emphasizes safety, repeatability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position involves hardware integration, post-test inspections, and contributing to test reports and lessons learned, with opportunities to work on diverse spaceflight systems in a dynamic, inclusive environment.