Lead Cryogenic Piping Analysis Engineer – Spaceflight

BLUE ORIGIN; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a senior piping engineer to lead the design and analysis of piping systems for launch facilities in a high-stakes aerospace environment. You will own piping analyses through the full design lifecycle, enforce standards, and mentor junior engineers across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes deep ASME B31.3 knowledge, hands-on AutoPIPE experience, and a track record of driving complex piping projects while collaborating with structural, FEA, and fluid systems teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline).
• 7+ years of experience in a technical engineering role with progressive responsibility.
• Extensive experience performing piping stress analyses and interpreting results using Bentley AutoPIPE, including serving as a technical reviewer for others’ analyses.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring others in the use of piping analysis tools and reviewing analyses.
• Deep working knowledge of ASME B31.3 design criteria for stress analysis of piping systems.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and primary group representative responsible for coordination and delivery of piping and tubing systems analysis for launch complex GSE and test facilities.
• Own the development and maintenance of piping analyses through the full design lifecycle, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with program requirements.
• Define and enforce analysis standards, methods, and best practices for the piping analysis discipline.
• Lead detailed peer reviews of analyses produced by internal team members and external partners, and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders for acceptance and/or design iteration.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in the use of piping analysis tools, interpretation of results, and application of design codes.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure designs close on cost, schedule, and technical requirements, supporting structural, FEA, and fluid flow analyses with piping system details as needed.
• Identify and drive resolution of complex technical risks within piping systems across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Piping analysis

Technical leadership

Peer reviews

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bentley AutoPIPE

AutoCAD

Creo

ANSYS/NASTRAN

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a senior piping engineer to lead the design and analysis of piping systems for launch facilities in a high-stakes aerospace environment. You will own piping analyses through the full design lifecycle, enforce standards, and mentor junior engineers across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes deep ASME B31.3 knowledge, hands-on AutoPIPE experience, and a track record of driving complex piping projects while collaborating with structural, FEA, and fluid systems teams.