Space Exploration Engineer

6 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Systems Analyst to join our team at Blue Origin. This role will play a critical part in advancing the history of space exploration and requires a strong commitment to safe and repeatable space flight.

About the Role
  • This position will be responsible for performing analyses, supporting rocket engine testing, and collaborating with Chief Engineers and component owners.
  • You will build and run steady state and transient analytic models of engines and other test articles to predict how they operate.
RequirementsMust-Haves:
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
  • At least 2+ years of engineering experience (level commensurate upon experience).
  • Experience in modeling complex fluid systems.
  • Understanding of numerical solvers and methods.
  • Understanding of fluid components like valves, gas turbine engines, internal combustion engines, etc.
  • Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and power systems.
  • Proficient in programming and knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python/MATLAB/Fortran/etc.).
  • Shown familiarity with data analysis and anchoring models to test data.
  • Curiosity to understand engines at a component and system level.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to communicate analysis results to various customers and partners.
  • Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
Nice-to-Haves:
  • M.S. degree or higher.
  • Knowledge of ROCETS, NPSS, GFSSP, Thermal-Desktop, or an equivalent system modeling software package.
  • Knowledge of Fortran, Python and Matlab.
  • Demonstrated experience with modeling pump-fed liquid rocket engine systems.
  • Experience in cryogenic propellants.
  • Proven track record leading teams.
  • Demonstrated experience with system or performance analysis across the lifecycle of a product or across different products.
  • Experience with engine qualification, verification, and testing.
Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $89,820.00-$125,748.00 per year for applicants in Washington State.



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