Fluid/Mechanical Engineer II

$91,000 - $156,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Fluid/Mechanical Engineer II at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in the Test & Flight Operations team, focusing on the design, build, and maintenance of ground systems and launch facilities. This position involves working on high-pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems, contributing to the advancement of space exploration through safe and efficient space vehicle launch operations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Four year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in design and analysis of piping/tubing systems, experience using analysis tools specific to piping (CAEPIPE, Bentley AutoPIPE, CAESAR,...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 of fluid 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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

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
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results