Propulsion Test Engineer II - BE-7 Engines

Blue Origin•Van Horn, TX

9d•Onsite

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 small, passionate, and accomplished team of propulsion test engineers, you will help drive BE-7 engine test operations to meet Blue Origin's launch vehicle program requirements across various spaceflight systems. You will directly contribute to engine test operations by assisting with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, post-test inspections, data review, and engine performance analysis. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and close attention to safe and repeatable spaceflight. Van Horn Specific information Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Requirements

2-4 years of test experience
Experience in 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, 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 mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
2-4 years of propulsion test experience
Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems
Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers
Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components
Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)

Responsibilities

Support BE-7 engine test planning and execution, including procedure development, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with engine test operations to ensure safe and repeatable test campaigns
Integrate engine 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 engine performance and identify trends, anomalies, or areas for improvement
Support engine 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