At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to business units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will perform the design, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning of systems associated with space vehicle launch and test facilities. Typical systems include high pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design launch pad, test stand and other facility piping systems supporting cryogenic and gaseous pneumatic systems
• Perform fluid and structural analysis of new or modified designs
• Select components and collaborate on system safety and process hazards analysis
• Guide creation of models and drawings of designs
• Perform system and component level analyses and document results
• Draft and review specifications and statements of work
• Draft and review operational procedures
• Coordinate with suppliers on costs, schedule, and technical design requirements
• Oversee fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified fluid systems
• Provide input on cost, schedule and technical requirements to internal customers
• Occasional travel may be necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Batchelor's aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
• One year or more experience in a similar role
• Experience in design and analysis of piping/tubing systems, experience using analysis tools specific to piping (CAEPipe, Bentley AutoPipe, CEASAR,...etc)
• Experience with solid modelling or plant modelling, design lifecycle documentation, and configuration control
• Experience creating 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 offluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)
• Demonstrated ability with self-starting and managing tasks along with team collaboration.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Engineering degree
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems
• Experience with Autocad or Autocad P&ID
• Experience with steady-state and transient fluid flow analysis
• Experience with structural hand calculations and analysis software tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc.)
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes / levels and passivation of stainless steel

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

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.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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%, and an 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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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