Mechanical Operations Engineer III - Launch Facilities Development

Blue Origin

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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 testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of fluid systems associated with space vehicle launch 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

• Operate and be responsible for all aspects of ground systems for launch vehicle operations
• Oversee commissioning of new or modified systems at the Blue Origin Orbital Launch Site
• Author and run commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and operational procedures
• Implement and execute corrective and preventative maintenance programs for ground systems
• Create work instructions for performing system upgrades and maintenance
• Collaborate on system CONOPs and safety and process hazards analysis
• Coordinate with internal design teams to provide inputs for system improvements
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on costs, schedule, and technical design requirements
• Second and/or third shift may be necessary
• Occasional travel may be necessary

Requirements

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
• Three years (3) or more experience in a similar role
• Experience operating aerospace cryogenic and pneumatic systems during testing or launch activities
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems during testing or launch activities
• Experience with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point meters, vacuum equipment, regulator panels
• Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)
• Knowledge of installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc)
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings and Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• 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
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety critical components and systems
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems
• Understanding of design lifecycle documentation and configuration control
• Experience with design of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer and high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes / levels and passivation of stainless steel
• Knowledge of marine environment corrosion mitigation (material and coatings selection)
• Experience with programing languages for data acquisition and control or test data reduction
• Experience with solid modelling or plant modelling

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