New Shepard Cryogenic/Pneumatics Responsible Engineer IV

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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 is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will design, analyze, and integrate fluid systems for aerospace applications on the New Shepard Propulsion Module. This role involves the development of pressurized fluid systems from concept through production, including tube routing, component selection, test design/support and the safe operation of pressure system for flight hardware on a human-rated systems. Relocation provided Multiple positions available

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Level III: 5-10 years; Level IV: 10+ years
• Experience with design and analysis of pressurized and flowing fluid systems
• Demonstrated experience with tube routing for complex systems
• Experience with component selection for fluid system applications
• Knowledge and application of pressure system safety principles including hazard analysis
• Proficiency with CAD/PLM software (Creo/Windchill Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cryogenic valve design, selection, and testing
• Experience with cryogenic fluids design/operation (LO2, LH2, LN2)
• Propulsion system design and integration experience
• High-pressure gas system design (>3000 psi)
• System modeling using tools Ansys Thermal Desktop (preferred), FluidFlow, AFT Fathom, or similar
• Knowledge of industry standards relevant to pressurized and/or cryogenic systems. Preferred experience with standards related to Welding, Pressure safety and certification (BPVC or AIAA S080), NDT and Welding, among others
• Aerospace Flight hardware qualification and certification experience

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze pressurized and flowing fluid systems from concept through production
• Perform component selection for valves, fittings, and instrumentation
• Create tube routing layouts for complex aerospace applications
• Conduct pressure system safety reviews including hazard analysis and failure modes analysis
• Perform trade studies and create technical drawings and specifications
• Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of fluid systems
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines
• Ensure compliance with pressure vessel codes and industry standards
• Mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees