Mechanical Engineer II - Launch Facilities Operations
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Merritt Island
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention
towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the
cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of
millions of people living and working in space to benefit EarthAs
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, cryogenic, and other
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.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:
- 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 and/or third shift may be necessary
- Occasional travel may be necessaryQualifications:
- Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or
similar technical discipline)
- One year or more experience in a similar role
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical
and/or piping systems during testing or launch activities
- Knowledge offluid components typical in aerospace tubing and
piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)
- Familiarity with 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)
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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.Desired:
- Advanced Engineering degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with operation and/or design of typical aerospace
fuel, oxidizer and pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point
meters, vacuum equipment, regulator panels
- Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for
qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or
safety critical components and systems
- Understanding of design lifecycle documentation and
configuration control
- Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction,
testing and/or operations of piping systems
- Experience with solid modelling or plant modelling
- 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 reductionDon't meet every single requirement?
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 this role but your
past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in
the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be
just the right candidate for this or other rolesCompensation range
for on site CO applicants is $80,768-$118,459Compensation range for
on site WA applicants is $88,110-$129,228Compensation range for on
site CA applicants is $88,110-$129,228Other site ranges may
differExport Control RegulationsApplicants 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin
hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and
maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and
teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified
applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities
for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment,
regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more
information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.Blue
Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair
Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other
applicable laws.Affirmative Action and Disability
AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue
Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application
and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.BenefitsEmployee Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance,
short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company
match.Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition
to 14 holidaysDiscretionary bonus programs
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