BE-3PM Test Lead, Engines Systems

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!  

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 the Lead Test Engineer on the BE-3PM rocket engine team, you will be at the forefront of space exploration, leading a small, dedicated team of engineers. Your mission is to ensure the successful verification and testing of our BE-3PM rocket engines, contributing to their development, acceptance, qualification, and flight-readiness. This is a hands-on, lead Individual Contributor (IC) role where your technical expertise, leadership, and passion for innovation will drive the future of spaceflight.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering field (aerospace, mechanical, or physics desired)

• 5+ years of experience in a rocket or aerospace testing environment

• Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary team with a focus on meeting established objectives, determining priorities, and executing on a vision

• Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

• Solid understanding of rocket engine cycles, other rocket engines or propulsion systems

• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and data based decision making

• Working knowledge of engines components such as turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, regulators, check valves, as well as electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valves, actuators and other fluid system components

• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements and drawings

• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast paced, and dynamic environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 20% to support maintenance and launch operations as required to our West Texas Launch Site One facility.

• 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.

Desired:

• A deep curiosity to understand engines at a component and system level

• Strong understanding of the non-conformance process within the aerospace industry

• Knowledge of system engineering practices

• Proven experience and successful track record managing risk

• Experience in project planning and resource allocation to ensure successful execution

• Working knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples and accelerometers

• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants including cryogenic propellants

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