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Blue Origin · 1 day ago

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer II - Launch Pad Operations

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer II will perform commissioning, operations, and maintenance of mechanical systems associated with space vehicle launch facilities, directly impacting the history of space exploration.

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 engineering degreeSolid modellingPipingInstrumentation diagramsFabricationInstallation drawingsFluid components knowledgeMechanical systems troubleshootingProcess hazards analysisTest plans writingHydraulic systems designCorrosion 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

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

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

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training

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

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