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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engines System Balance & Performance Engineer II - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $99,201.0 - $138,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Data Analysis, Biometrics, Computer Programming, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Test Data, Enterprise Software Applications, Virtual Agents - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17661426?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17661426%2FEngines-System-Balance-Performance-Engineer-Ii-Alabama-Huntsville ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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, 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. 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