Senior Engine System Analyst

Propulsion Analyst

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. 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!

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 a key propulsion analyst, you will build and run steady state and transient analytic models of engines and other test articles to predict how they operate. You will use these models to develop engine requirements, build test sequences, and help with vehicle trajectory design. You will correlate system models to test data and provide the engine test team with test sequences and other guidance about safe engine operation. You will work with vehicle simulations to ensure engine modeling is accurate for flight mission simulations.

Responsibilities:

• Build and run steady state and transient analytic models of rocket engines and test articles
• Support rocket engine and component level testing to ensure performance meets requirements and help define iterative upgrades
• Analyze internal fluid flow problems using advanced lumped parameter models
• Lead collaboration with component design engineers, chief engineers, and program leaders to develop and refine system models
• Develop and apply analysis processes and tools using Python and MatLab
• Work collaboratively with peers to solve problems
• Provide mentoring and peer review of work to junior engineers, and share knowledge base with other analyst teams

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Thorough understanding of rocket engines, gas turbine engines, internal combustion engines, etc.
• Thorough 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)
• 5+ years prior experience 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 and lead teams
• Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time

Desired:

• M.S. degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in system modeling
• Experience in cryogenic propellants
• Experience with rocket engine development
• Knowledge of ROCETS, NPSS, GFSSP, Thermal Desktop, or an equivalent system modeling software package
• Proficiency in 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
• Mature understanding of numerical solvers and methods
• Solid understanding of a variety of propellants
• Experience working with engine components such as pumps, turbines, injectors, combustors, and valves

Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25; WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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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

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• 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.