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Blue Origin · 3 months ago

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer II - Launch Pad Operations

Space Coast, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer II will be responsible for the commissioning, operations, and maintenance of mechanical systems associated with space vehicle launch facilities, ensuring safe and repeatable spaceflight.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate on system safety and process hazards analysis

Draft and review procedures for operation of pad systems

Coordinate with third parties on cost, schedule, and technical requirements for maintaining and operations of pad mechanical equipment

Oversee installation and commissioning of new or modified mechanical systems

Author and run commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and operational procedures

Collaborate with teams of varied skill sets to operate and maintain a world class launch site

Provide input on cost, schedule and technical requirements to internal customers

Occasional travel may be necessary

This position involves working various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringSolid ModellingPipingInstrumentation DiagramsFluid Components KnowledgeTroubleshooting Mechanical SystemsProcess Hazards AnalysisASME B31.3 KnowledgeHydraulic Systems DesignPrecision Cleaning ProcessesCorrosion Mitigation KnowledgeTest Equipment FamiliarityCollaboration Skills

Required

Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)

Less than 5 years of experience in a similar role

Experience with Solid modelling or plant modelling, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and configuration control of engineering and documentation

Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings

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)

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

Preferred

Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems

Experience with creating process hazards analyses, job hazards analysis and formal risk evaluation

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

Knowledge of precision cleaning processes / levels and passivation of stainless steel

Knowledge of marine environment corrosion mitigation (material and coatings selection)

Familiarity with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point meters, vacuum equipment, regulator panels