Blue Origin · 19 hours ago
Grounds Systems Hydraulics Design Engineer
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is dedicated to building a road to space and is seeking a Level 3 Hydraulics Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing and implementing hydraulic systems for vehicle integration and launch mechanisms, directly impacting the future of space exploration.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test ground hydraulic systems used for the actuation of integration and launch mechanisms
Develop conceptual and detail design of hydraulic subsystems for launch support systems, including detail and assembly drawings, and specifications
Draft and review specifications and statements of work for both internal and supplier guidance
Oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation, and active involvement in functional checkouts and commissioning of equipment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hydraulic systems into launch pad infrastructure
Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders
Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in design reviews and provide technical input for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
5+ years of experience designing hydraulic systems for aerospace/oil/gas/or similar industries
Experience with Solid modelling or plant modelling, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and configuration control of engineering and documentation
Experience in hydraulic / fluid systems modeling and analysis
Proven hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical/hydraulic systems
Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety critical components and systems
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, fittings, welding, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with creating process hazards analyses, job hazards analysis and formal risk evaluation
Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings
Knowledge of marine environment corrosion mitigation (material and coatings selection)
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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