Propulsion Systems Performance Analyst III

3 weeks ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States Blue Origin Full time
Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Systems Performance Analyst III to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our propulsion team, you will be responsible for designing and developing rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet launch vehicle requirements for various spaceflight systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop rocket engines and propulsion systems that meet launch vehicle requirements
  • Build and run steady state and transient analytic models of engines and other test articles to predict how they operate
  • Use these models to develop engine requirements, build test sequences, and help with vehicle trajectory design
  • Correlate system models to test data and provide the engine test team with test sequences and other guidance about safe engine operation
  • Work with vehicle simulations to ensure engine modeling is accurate for flight mission simulations

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 4+ years of engineering experience
  • Understanding of rocket engines, gas turbine engines, internal combustion engines, etc.
  • Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and power systems
  • Proficient in programming and knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python/MATLAB/etc)
  • Familiarity with data analysis
  • Curiosity to understand engines at a component and system level
  • Desire to work in a coordinated, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work optimally in teams
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree or higher
  • Experience in system modeling
  • Experience in cryogenic propellants
  • Experience with rocket engine development
  • Knowledge of ROCETS, NPSS, GFSSP, or an equivalent system modeling software package
  • Knowledge of Matlab, Python and Fortran
  • Experience with system or performance analysis across the lifecycle of a product or different products
  • Experience with engine qualification and verification
  • Understanding of numerical solvers and methods
  • Solid understanding of a variety of propellants
  • Knowledge of engine components such as pumps, turbines, injectors, combustors, and valves

Benefits:

  • 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%
  • Education Support Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.



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