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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.Propulsion Engineer III — BE-3U
Job Family: Propulsion Engineering | Discipline: Engine Integration Location: Renton, WA or Huntsville, AL
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.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will support the design, analysis, and test of BE-3U engine hardware and fluid systems across the development and production life cycle. Your daily responsibilities will include coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to develop test plans, performing steady-state and transient system analysis, supporting component and integrated engine testing, analyzing test data, and supporting Data Reviews and Test Readiness Reviews. Other tasks include generating test reports, supporting engine requirements verification, implementing opportunities for design and test cadence improvement, and supporting anomaly investigations as well as root cause analysis to drive corrective actions and hardware improvements.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or physics
5+ years of experience in propulsion design, analysis, or test
Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis and data processing, including writing scripts in Python
In-depth knowledge of engine components including turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, valves, regulators, check valves, and other high pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
Strong knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
Strong understanding of cryogenic propellants including liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and drawings
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements development and verification
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and mentor other engineers
Proven track record to identify and handle risks in a sophisticated dynamic system
Curiosity to understand rocket engines at a component and system level
Desire to work in a cooperative, fast paced, and dynamic environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel to support on site testing
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must 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
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. degree or higher in aerospace/mechanical engineering
Experience with liquid rocket engine testing, other engines, or large component testing
Working knowledge of rocket engine cycles, engine system operations, verification process, and risk management
Experience taking a propulsion or fluid system design from concept through qualification
Experience leading anomaly investigations and formal root cause analysis
Experience in project planning and successful execution of projects to cost and schedule targets
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don’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.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants 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.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required 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
- Required 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.
- Required 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
Benefits
- Benefits 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.
- 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.
- Dependent 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.
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 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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
- 5+ years of experience in propulsion design, analysis, or testing
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structures
- Experience with data analysis and data processing, including Python scripting
- Knowledge of engine components such as turbopumps, combustion chambers, injectors, valves, regulators, and check valves
- Knowledge of high-pressure and cryogenic fluid system components
- Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and accelerometers
- Knowledge of cryogenic propellants including liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
- Ability to interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and drawings
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices, requirements development, and verification
- Ability to lead technical work and mentor engineers
- Experience identifying and managing risks in complex systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel for on-site testing
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. national status, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status
- Master of Science degree or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Experience with liquid rocket engine, other engine, or large component testing
- Knowledge of rocket engine cycles, system operations, verification, and risk management
- Experience taking propulsion or fluid system designs from concept through qualification
- Experience leading anomaly investigations and formal root cause analysis
- Experience planning and executing projects to cost and schedule targets
Blue Origin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is offered through a major national carrier with PPO and HDHP options, broad networks, virtual care, and in‑network preventive care fully covered. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision setup is straightforward and comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — A simple 401(k) structure matches a set portion of employee contributions each pay period, making savings predictable. Feedback suggests this match is a consistent pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues to roughly four weeks annually and most federal holidays are observed, with some years including additional floating days. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth is a notable part of the package, even as details can vary by role and year.
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What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
