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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!\nThis 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.As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of propulsion test engineers, you will help drive hypergolic thruster test operations to meet Blue Origin's launch vehicle program requirements across various spaceflight systems. You will directly contribute to thruster test operations by assisting with test planning and execution, risk identification and mitigation, hardware integration for test campaigns, post-test inspections, data review, and thruster performance analysis. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and close attention to safe and repeatable spaceflight.\nVan Horn Specific information\nBeing at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nSupport thruster test planning and execution, including procedure development, scheduling, and coordination with cross-functional teams\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with hypergolic thruster test operations to ensure safe and repeatable test campaigns\nIntegrate thruster hardware and sub-assemblies in preparation for test campaigns, including hands-on assembly and inspection activities\nConduct post-test inspections and document findings to support hardware disposition and test readiness reviews\nReview and analyze test data to evaluate thruster performance and identify trends, anomalies, or areas for improvement\nSupport thruster performance analysis and contribute to test reports, anomaly investigations, and lessons learned documentation\nOperate and maintain ground support equipment and fluid systems in support of test operations\nCollaborate with engineers and technicians to continuously improve test processes, procedures, and safety practices\nMinimum Qualifications\n2+ years of test experience\nExperience in executing test procedures\nDemonstrated familiarity with data analysis\nDemonstrated ability to lead projects and work independently\nStrong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics\nAbility to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion\nMust be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nPreferred Qualifications\nM.S. degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering with experimental lab experience\n2-4 years of propulsion test experience\nExperience in executing test procedures/operations for hypergolic engines/thrusters\nExperience designing, fabricating, or operating fluid systems\nKnowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers\nHands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test\nFamiliarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software\nFamiliarity with CAD applications (ProE or Creo preferred)\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nExport Control Regulations\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\nBackground Check\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\nBenefits\nBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. \nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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