Careers at Blue Origin

Test Engineer (West Texas)

West Texas Launch Site near Van Horn Texas

As part of a small team, you will support the development, construction, operation and maintenance of liquid rocket engine test facilities. This is a hands-on engineering and project management position

Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, fabricate and install liquid rocket engine test facilities
• Design, define, procure and install engine test facility systems and components
• Develop and execute test plans and subsequent data reviews
• Procure components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors
• Plan and oversee facility maintenance
• Assist with schedule and cost estimation and management
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and cost savings

Qualifications:

Required

• Demonstrated technical expertise in liquid rocket engine test stand design, operation and maintenance
• Pressurized Gas Systems
• Fluid Systems
• Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, experience with cryogenic propellants and Kerosene preferred
• Understands/experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
• Strong Project Management and team leadership skills
• BS degree in engineering and at least 5 years direct experience with propulsion test facilities.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information

Desired

• 10 or more years experience in the design, development, and operation of propulsion test facilities
• Experience with civil engineering projects
• Experience in construction management
• Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management
• Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
• Knowledge of the state of the art in data acquisition and control hardware and software
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes and quality control