Propulsion Test Engineer II, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of 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. 

• This role is located at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Blue Origin offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings while assigned to this location.

• 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

• 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) 

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