Propulsion Engineer II - Launch Vehicle Engine Integration and Flight Operations

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Engineer level: 2

Onsite Locations: AL

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a member of the Engines Flight Support team, you will be involved in providing customer service support for the integration, flight, and reuse of Blue Origin’s engines. Your responsibilities will include providing support with engine integration, installation verification, and certification for flight. You will be responsible for reporting engine status at Mission and Flight Readiness Reviews, as well as collaborating with a team of responsible engineers to support the development and execution of launch procedures. During flight, you will provide support in launch/mission control, providing support in analyzing flight data, and participate in engine subsystem data reviews. You will also be responsible for providing feedback on flight data results to customers, designers, and component owners for future engine upgrades. Additionally, you will play a role in assessing hardware health and evaluating engine readiness for flight to support post-flight engine refurbishment activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
• 2+ years of experience in propulsion development, test, or launch/flight operations
• Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and structures
• Proficiency in data analysis and instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
• Solid understanding of cryogenic propellants (liquid hydrogen, liquefied natural gas and liquid oxygen)
• Proven understanding of engine components such as pumps, valves, regulators, actuators and other high pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast paced, and multifaceted environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to support flight and test activities
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
• Proficiency in propulsion and launch vehicle operations, from engine integration through mission operations
• Experience with data processing and writing automated data scripts in MATLAB or Python
• Proven track record to identify and handle risks in a sophisticated multifaceted system
• Knowledge of system engineering practices

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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%, and an 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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.