Engineer II – Piping System Design

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Engines business unit, which designs, develops, manufactures, and tests engines and propulsion systems. The Engineer II will design and develop ground-based fluid piping systems for a development program and share responsibility for their complete product life cycle, from initial definition through system operation. Work spans design, analysis, manufacturing, test support, data review, and maintenance. Hardware includes high-pressure storage and distribution systems, pneumatics, and other ancillary systems required to operate a novel architecture. The role calls for a strong technical background in fluid design and familiarity with applicable codes and regulations. Travel to Blue Origin sites is expected to support development, maintenance, and operations, up to 20% of the time. Interviews include a technical assessment. Multiple positions are available, and relocation is provided.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Nuclear, or a related discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar sector, such as aerospace, petrochemical, or power.
Demonstrated experience designing and developing pressurized piping system architectures.
Strong technical fundamentals.
Experience performing fluid system sizing calculations, layout, and component and material selection.
Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and similar consensus codes.
Experience generating plumbing and instrumentation documents (P&IDs).
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
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.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in an engineering subject area or higher.
Experience with hydraulic modeling tools such as AFT Fathom/Arrow or HYSYS.
Experience performing pipe stress analysis and using associated tools such as AutoPIPE or CAESAR.
Experience supporting on-site construction and commissioning.
Experience deploying AI tools to automate repetitive analysis.
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
Experience with structural finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or FE/Pipe.

Responsibilities

Take technical ownership of fluid subsystems.
Perform fluid sizing analysis for complex pressurized piping systems.
Select components and generate specifications.
Work with internal and external production organizations to resolve manufacturing or procurement challenges involving fluid system components.
Work with the operations team to fabricate, install, activate, and operate fluid systems.
Ensure operations and maintenance activities follow design intent and defined requirements.
Work directly with Supply Chain to support cost- and schedule-effective sourcing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.