Pneumatics Operations Engineer I

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

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, and accomplished team of experts, you will perform the testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of fluid systems associated with space vehicle launch facilities. You will have direct ownership of pneumatic systems, including high pressure nitrogen and helium systems. You will also operate cryogenic systems, including liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and liquid nitrogen. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate 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

• Occasional second shift or weekend shift may be necessary

• Occasional travel may be necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)

• Knowledge of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting fluid or mechanical systems

• Demonstrated ability with self-starting and managing tasks along with team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Engineering degree

• One year of experience in a similar role

• Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings

• Experience with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for aerospace systems

• Experience with design of fluid systems.

• Knowledge of installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc)

• Familiarity with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point meters, vacuum equipment, regulator panels

• Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems

• Experience with programing languages for data acquisition and control or test data reduction

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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

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