Propulsion Engineer, Test/Flight - Engine Test, BE-3U

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

1d•$121,023 - $169,432•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will support the design, analysis, and test of BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems across the development and production life cycle. Your daily responsibilities will include coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans, performing steady-state and transient system analysis, supporting component and integrated engine testing, analyzing test data, and supporting Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews. Other tasks include generating test reports, supporting engine requirements verification, implementing opportunities for design and test cadence improvement, and supporting anomaly investigations as well as root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
5+ years of experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test
Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python
In-depth knowledge of engine components including turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and other high pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
Strong knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
Strong understanding of cryogenic propellants including liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and drawings
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements development and verification
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor other engineers
Proven track record to identify and handle risks in a sophisticated dynamic system
Curiosity to understand rocket engines at a component and system level
Desire to work in a cooperative, fast paced, and dynamic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel to support on site testing
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or higher in aerospace/mechanical engineering
Experience with liquid rocket engine testing, other engines, or large component testing
Working knowledge of rocket engine cycles, engine system operations, verification process, and risk management
Experience taking a propulsion or fluid system design from concept through qualification
Experience leading anomaly investigations and formal root cause analysis
Experience in project planning and successful execution of projects to cost and schedule targets

Responsibilities

Coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans
Performing steady-state and transient system analysis
Supporting component and integrated engine testing
Analyzing test data
Supporting Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews
Generating test reports
Supporting engine requirements verification
Implementing opportunities for design and test cadence improvement
Supporting anomaly investigations
Supporting root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements