Sr. Fluid/Mechanical Engineer

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 Development 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 design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of 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 include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the conceptual design of new rocket engine test stands and modifications to existing test stands
• Design piping and/or tubing systems for pneumatic systems including high pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems
• Perform fluid and structural analysis for new designs or modifications for existing designs
• Select components and collaborate on system safety and process hazards analysis
• Guide creation of 3D models and drawings of designs
• Draft and review specifications and statements of work
• Manage suppliers and coordinate costs, schedule and technical design requirements
• Oversee fabrication, installation, cleaning, and commissioning of new or modified fluid systems.
• Provide input on cost, schedule and technical requirements to internal customers
• Support and lead troubleshooting efforts on fluid systems
• Mentor less experienced engineers and perform peer reviews
• Occasional travel may be necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-year mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
• 8+ years of experience performing design of cryogenic, pneumatic, and hydraulic fluid systems
• Experience with standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, pipe & tube fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc)
• Experience with system sizing and performing pressure drop calculations for steady state applications by hand on a component basis and/or by network analysis utilizing software such as AFT Fathom or Arrow or equivalent
• Experience with specifying and selecting fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, cryogenic pumps, relief valves, flow meters, instrumentation, etc.)
• Experience performing ASME code compliant flexibility analysis using tools such as Bentley AutoPIPE and/or CAESAR
• Experience with CAD programs with a preference for ProEngineer/Creo and ProPiping
• Experience with data management systems with a preference for Windchill
• Ability to properly apply ASME BPVC, B31.3, ASTM specs, and API standards
• Experience performing risk evaluations and process hazard analyses for fluid systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with changing roles and responsibilities
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Experience with in-field oversight of construction, testing, cleaning and/or operations of piping systems
• Experience with AUTOCAD or AUTOCAD P&ID
• Experience with performing transient fluid analysis using Thermal Desktop
• Experience performing FEA on pressure vessels and piping using FEPipe
• Experience with designing and specifying bellows, expansion joints, flexible metal hose, and vacuum jacketed piping
• Experience with structural hand calculations and analysis software tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, etc)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Knowledge of AISC and ACI Codes for structural steel and concrete

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

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about