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

About the role

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test planning and execution
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Hardware integration for test campaigns
• Post-test inspections
• Data review
• Engine performance analysis

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant experience in an engineering field
• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, or systems desired)
• Established professional expertise in an aerospace propulsion/flight testing environment
• Demonstrated experience in conducting propulsion tests with track record of safe operations during nominal testing and in response to test anomalies
• Demonstrated familiarity with reviewing test data and able to clearly identify engine performance characteristics and off-nominal trends
• Experienced with providing input to schedule, budget, milestones and/or occasional program technical approval authority
• Expertise in applying technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics towards data analysis and test stand systems design, modifications, and upgrades
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings including such as P&ID’s
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to respectfully challenge decisions where necessary to the benefit of the project

Qualifications

• M.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering (preferred)
• 5+ years of direct experience conducting testing at an aerospace test facility
• Significant rocket propulsion system or propulsion sub-component test experience
• Direct hands-on experience with cryogenic fluids such as liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as well as associated piping systems and components
• Advanced understanding of how to select, implement, and troubleshoot instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples/RTDs, 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
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, PCON, Python, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
• Seasoned experience with CAD application software such as ProE or Creo (preferred)

Skills

• Technical expertise in aerospace propulsion and flight testing
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to quality
• Attention to detail
• Safe and repeatable spaceflight

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 for CA applicants
• Additional attractive financial incentives for CA applicants
• 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
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Schedule

Not specified