Propulsion Test Engineer II, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
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 rocket engines test operations to meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for 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 detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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! This position will be on-site at test facilities Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Edwards AFB, California.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)
- 2+ years of experience in a rocket engine testing or testing in an equivalent industry
- Experience in developing, producing, and executing test procedures
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently
- Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
- Proficient in fluids system design
- Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Nice To Haves
- M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
- Liquid rocket engine test experience
- Experience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems such as liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
- 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/NI hardware, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
- Familiarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assisting with test planning and execution
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Hardware integration for test campaigns
- Post-test inspections
- Data review
- Engine performance analysis
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
