Launch Engineer II - Fluids Verified today

About this role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate team of experts, you will perform the testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of fluid systems associated with launch facilities and space vehicles. Typical systems include high pressure gas, high pressure hydraulics, raw water and environmental control.

What you will do

• Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain a world class launch site and launch vehicle
• 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/pressure systems
• Occasional travel and second shift work may be necessary

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 to achieve a common goal
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years experience 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

Employment Requirements

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.

Background check required for all positions. Additional background checks may be required depending on role requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonus eligibility dependent on role type and job level (not guaranteed)