Engines System Balance & Performance Engineer II

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Engines business unit, which designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems. The engineer performs engine cycle balance analysis to support design, testing, and operation, including analyses, trade studies, engine testing support, and in-service operations. The position works with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for engine applications and may include travel up to 10% of the time. Relocation is provided.

Requirements

B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
At least 2 years of engineering experience; level is commensurate with experience.
Experience modeling complex fluid systems.
Understanding of numerical solvers and methods.
Understanding of fluid components such as valves, turbines, pumps, and combustors.
Strong understanding of and ability to apply engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and power systems.
Familiarity with data analysis and anchoring models to test data.
Curiosity to understand engines at the component and system level.
Knowledge of Fortran, Python, or MATLAB.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to complete the required background check.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or higher.
Knowledge of ROCETS, NPSS, GFSSP, Thermal-Desktop, or an equivalent system-modeling software package.
Programming proficiency and knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, MATLAB, or Fortran.
Demonstrated experience with system or performance analysis across a product lifecycle or across different products.
Experience with engine system qualification, verification, and testing.
Experience with Agentic AI.

Responsibilities

Build on 1D fluid system design models to perform detailed engine architecture studies.
Build and run steady-state and transient analytic off-design models of engines and test articles.
Support engine- and component-level testing to ensure performance meets requirements and help define iterative upgrades.
Analyze internal fluid-flow problems using advanced lumped-parameter models.
Collaborate with component design engineers, chief engineers, controls analysts, and program leaders to develop and refine system models.
Develop and apply analysis processes and tools using Python and MATLAB.
Work collaboratively with peers to solve problems and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; bonus eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed.