Engineer III – Piping Systems and Stress Design

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

8d•$121,023 - $169,432

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 will design and develop ground-based fluid piping systems for a development program and own those systems throughout their product life cycle, from initial definition through operation. The work spans design, analysis, manufacturing, test support, data review, and maintenance, with particular emphasis on stress analysis of piping subject to large thermal gradients. Hardware includes high-pressure storage and distribution systems, pneumatics, and other ancillary systems needed to operate a novel architecture. The role requires technical expertise in fluid-system design and construction to applicable codes and regulations, and travel to Blue Origin sites to support development, maintenance, and operations. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 20% of the time, and interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering; Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering is desired.
At least 5 years of professional experience in a similar sector, such as aerospace, petrochemical, or power.
Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of pressurized piping system architectures.
Strong technical fundamentals.
Proficiency in pipe stress analysis and associated tools, such as AutoPIPE or CAESAR.
Experience performing fluid-system sizing calculations, layout, component and material selection, and deriving concepts of operations.
Experience with hydraulic modeling tools, such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or HYSYS.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, including ASME B31.3 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC).
Experience generating piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Experience guiding and mentoring less experienced engineers.
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

Master’s degree in an engineering subject area or higher.
At least 7 years of experience in a similar sector, such as aerospace, petrochemical, or power.
Experience with on-site construction and commissioning support.
Experience deploying AI tools to automate repetitive analysis.
Strong system safety fundamentals.
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
Experience with structural finite element analysis (FEA) tools, such as ANSYS or FE/Pipe.

Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership of fluid subsystems.
Perform stress analysis for complex pressurized piping systems across large thermal gradients.
Derive support loads and coordinate support schemes with civil and structural engineers.
Work with internal and external production organizations to resolve manufacturing and procurement challenges for fluid systems.
Work with operations teams to fabricate, install, activate, and operate fluid systems.
Ensure operations and maintenance activities are consistent with design intent and defined requirements.
Collaborate with technical designers and configuration managers to establish product structures and configuration control for owned subsystems.
Work directly with Supply Chain to ensure cost- and schedule-effective sourcing.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks 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 company intent and other factors; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.