Launch Engineer II - Fluids Verified today
About this role
You will perform testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of fluid systems for New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed for human spaceflight. Typical systems include high-pressure gas, high-pressure hydraulics, raw water and environmental control.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain launch site and launch vehicle systems
- Author and run procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and fluid system operations
- Collaborate on system safety, perform hazards analysis and job hazards analyses; guide work using hierarchy of controls for safety
- Operate and maintain launch pad piping systems including hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems
- Assist with oversight commissioning and operation of new or modified piping and pressure systems
- Occasional travel and occasional second shift as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- 2+ years relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high-pressure gas or high-pressure hydraulic systems
- Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety-critical components and systems
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems
- Knowledge of standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, welding, etc.)
- Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc.)
- Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication and installation drawings for piping systems
- Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems
- Experience with design and operation of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer and high-pressure pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of precision cleaning processes, cleanliness verification levels and passivation of stainless steel
Required for Employment
- U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as refugee or asylee
- Background check required for all positions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%, Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year, up to 14 company-paid holidays