Blue Origin · 1 month ago
Propulsion Test Engineer II (AFRL)
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Propulsion Test Engineer II will contribute to engine test operations, ensuring safe and repeatable spaceflight through various testing processes.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help drive rocket engines test operations to meet Blue Origin’s launch vehicle program requirements for various spaceflight systems
Assist with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, post-test inspections, data review, and engine performance analysis
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience
Liquid rocket engine test experience
Work on-site at test facilities Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), California
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)
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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