Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Facility Mechanical Engineer II
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Facility Mechanical Engineer II will be responsible for designing, developing, constructing, and activating Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems to support launch and manufacturing facilities.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop mechanical systems requirements, performing flow down, and verification
Manage mechanical design, analysis, and development of launch support facilities
Support mechanical systems configuration development and trade studies
Oversee launch pad mechanical system construction and activation, procuring components and materials; and managing vendor/subcontractor performance
Create mechanical systems drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams and other documentation
Prepare and review calculations loads for Mechanical Systems including HVAC, compressed air systems, etc
Plan and conduct mechanical systems facility shakedown and activation tests, and reviewing data
Communicate and apply mission assurance principles throughout the organization
Maintain and report on mechanical systems activity schedule, budget and technical status
Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers
Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings
Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance plans and procedures
Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience with complex facility design, operations and maintenance
Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement. Strong personnel management and mentoring skills
Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
Experience with mechanical system design, sizing and specification
Familiar with HVAC facility monitoring system
Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work
Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills
Project planning, schedule and cost estimation
Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) license, or eligibility to test for and obtain a PE license within 2 years
Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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