Propulsion Engineer II

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

21h

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 Propulsion Engineer II owns thruster hardware across its product lifecycle, from requirements and conceptual design through manufacturing, testing, qualification, and flight readiness. The role involves applying sound engineering judgment and analysis, working through practical hardware challenges, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable flight hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of experience with component design, manufacturing, analysis, assembly, and test.
Understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to perform basic engineering analysis.
Experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-ups.
Experience examining nonconforming hardware and providing resolutions.
Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with rocket or jet engine hardware or pressurized fluid systems in a design, manufacturing, or test capacity.
Experience designing for manufacturability, implementing designs into manufacturing processes, and transitioning products from concept to production.
Proficiency in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, combustion processes, thermodynamics, mechanics, and aerospace materials and treatments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop thruster components and systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Own hardware development throughout the product lifecycle, from initial requirements and conceptual design through qualification and flight readiness.
Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to inform design decisions and ensure hardware meets performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
Partner with manufacturing and test teams to support design realization, hardware assembly, and testing, and evaluate test results.
Review test data, investigate unexpected performance, and drive evidence-based design improvements.
Evaluate nonconforming hardware, determine root causes, and develop technically sound dispositions and corrective actions.
Produce technical documentation, including engineering reports, analyses, and test summaries.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test organizations to resolve technical challenges and improve hardware and processes.

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.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.