Facilities Mechanical Systems Engineer II — Launch Facilities

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Systems Engineer II to design, develop, and activate mechanical HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems to support launch and manufacturing facilities.

Based in Huntsville, AL with periodic travel to Kent, WA; the role focuses on facility development, construction, and activation, leading small teams and ensuring safety and mission assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with complex facility design, operations and maintenance.
• Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems.
• Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical systems requirements, performing flow down, and verification.
• Manage mechanical design, analysis, and development of launch support facilities.
• Support mechanical systems configuration development and trade studies.
• Oversee launch pad mechanical system construction and activation, procuring components and materials; and managing vendor/subcontractor performance.
• Create mechanical systems drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams and other documentation.
• Prepare and review calculations loads for Mechanical Systems including HVAC, compressed air systems, etc.
• Plan and conduct mechanical systems facility shakedown and activation tests, and reviewing data.
• Communicate and apply mission assurance principles throughout the organization.
• Maintain and report on mechanical systems activity schedule, budget and technical status.
• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings.
• Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Budget management

Safety mindset

Mentoring

Facilities design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Systems Engineer II to design, develop, and activate mechanical HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems to support launch and manufacturing facilities.

Based in Huntsville, AL with periodic travel to Kent, WA; the role focuses on facility development, construction, and activation, leading small teams and ensuring safety and mission assurance.