Propulsion Test Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Fluids & Propulsion Test Engineer at Blue Origin testing hardware for lunar missions. Developing test methods and overseeing test procedures for the MK2 Alpha Lander team.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing test procedures for fluids subsystems, with a strong background in propulsion and cryogenic testing. Proficient in managing test equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Test Procedure DevelopmentCryogenic TestingFluids Systems InstallationData Acquisition and Control SystemsP&ID Schematic Reading

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Hard Skills

Test Procedure WritingFluids Test Equipment ManagementPressure InstrumentationFlow InstrumentationTemperature InstrumentationSystem-Level TestingTest Data AnalysisTroubleshooting AnomaliesCleanroom Best PracticesTest Facility Activation

Soft Skills

AmbitionDeadline Commitment

Tools & Technologies

LabViewPythonMATLAB

Industry Keywords

Propulsion TestingCryogenic SystemsPressurized EquipmentVacuum SystemsSpaceflight Hardware

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute test procedures of facility sub-systems to satisfy program objectives
Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews
Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
8+ years experience with a background in propulsion testing
Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures
Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
Understand fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation
10+ years’ experience with a background in cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems (preferred)
Experience with main engine, cryogenic, hydraulic, and GHe test capabilities (preferred)
Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware (preferred)
Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems (preferred)
Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices (preferred)
Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays