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Engineer – Propulsion Test II

Engineer – Propulsion Test II

CompanyBlue Origin
LocationVan Horn, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)
  • 2-3 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
  • Work on-site at test facilities at Launch Site One (LSO), Van Horn, Texas
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Help drive rocket engines test operations to meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems
  • Directly contribute to engine test operations by assisting with test planning and execution
  • Identify and mitigate risks
  • Integrate hardware for test campaigns
  • Conduct post-test inspections
  • Review data and analyze engine performance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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)