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 with high-pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems, contributing to the development of reusable and safe space vehicles. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of space vehicle launch operations, making a significant impact on the future of space exploration.

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, 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