Blue Origin

Engines System Balance & Performance Engineer II

Blue Origin$99K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • At least 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Experience in modeling complex fluid systems
  • Understanding of numerical solvers and methods
  • Familiarity with fluid components like valves, turbines, pumps, and combustors
  • Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
  • Proficient in programming languages like Fortran, Python, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Build and analyze 1D fluid system design models for engine architecture studies
  • Develop and run steady state and transient engine models
  • Support engine testing to ensure performance standards are met
  • Investigate internal fluid flow issues using lumped parameter models
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine system models
  • Create analysis tools using Python and MATLAB
  • Mentor junior engineers while contributing to problem-solving efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Generous paid time off, including up to four weeks and 14 holidays
  • Access to an Education Support Program.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 hardworking team of engineers, you will be performing analyses, completing trade studies, supporting engine testing, and in-service operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems across various applications. You will be responsible for engine cycle balance analysis to support design, testing and operation.

Special Mentions
  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 10% of the time


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Build on 1D fluid system design models to perform detailed engine architecture studies
  • Build and run steady state and transient analytic off-design models of engines and test articles
  • Support 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
  • Collaborate with component design engineers, chief engineers, controls analysts, 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, and provide mentorship to junior engineers


Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • At least 2+ years of engineering experience (level commensurate upon experience)
  • Experience in modeling complex fluid systems
  • Understanding of numerical solvers and methods
  • Understanding of fluid components like valves, turbines, pumps, and combustors
  • Strong understanding and ability to apply engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and power systems
  • Familiarity with data analysis and anchoring models to test data
  • Curiosity to understand engines at a component and system level
  • Knowledge of Fortran, Python or Matlab


Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. degree or higher
  • Knowledge of ROCETS, NPSS, GFSSP, Thermal-Desktop, or an equivalent system modeling software package
  • Proficient in programming and knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language (Python/MATLAB/Fortran/etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience with system or performance analysis across the lifecycle of a product or across different products
  • Experience with engine system qualification, verification, and test.
  • Experience with Agentic AI


Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other 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.

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.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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