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Blue Origin · 3 hours ago

Launch Engineer II - Hydraulics

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Launch Engineer II - Hydraulics will support the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, focusing on the testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of its hydraulics system.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain a world class launch site and launch vehicle

Author and run procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and fluid system operations

Collaborate on system safety, perform hazards analysis and job hazards analyses; guide work using hierarchy of controls for safety

Operate and maintain launch pad piping systems including hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems

Assist with oversight commissioning and operation of new or modified piping/pressure systems

Occasional travel may be necessary

Occasional second shift may be necessary

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFluid System OperationHigh Pressure SystemsTest PlansProceduresPiping Systems KnowledgeP&ID InterpretationASME B31.3 KnowledgeTrust BuildingCollaboration Skills

Required

BS degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar discipline

2+ years relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems

Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety critical components and systems

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines to achieve a common goal

Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred

At least 1-5 years of relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems

At least 1-5 years experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems

Knowledge of standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc.)

Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)

Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication and installation drawings for piping systems

Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems

Experience with design and operation of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer and high-pressure pneumatic systems

Knowledge of precision cleaning processes, cleanliness verification levels and passivation of stainless steel