Mechanical Engineer II - High-Temp Gas Systems

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and testing of hot gas handling and fluid systems for aerospace propulsion. You will define requirements, develop documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and producible designs.

The role requires a related Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in high-temperature or high-pressure gas systems, with strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong application of first principles in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Experience with high-temperature systems, high-pressure gas systems, or combustion devices.
• Knowledge of thermal expansion management and thermal stress analysis.
• Experience with test data analysis.
• Solid troubleshooting skills for complex thermal-fluid systems.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes (ASME, API, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of hot gas handling systems and related fluid systems.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and design documentation for hot gas components.
• Design and optimize components including ducting, expansion joints, liners, insulation systems, and support structures.
• Select appropriate materials for high-temperature applications considering thermal cycling, creep, and corrosion resistance.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and models using 3D CAD software with proper GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Lead and participate in component and system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Troubleshoot design and operational issues with calculated risk assessment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure producibility of designs.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines to ensure proper system integration.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Materials science

Troubleshooting

Test data analysis

High-temperature systems

ASME/API standards

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin Engines in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and testing of hot gas handling and fluid systems for aerospace propulsion. You will define requirements, develop documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and producible designs.

The role requires a related Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in high-temperature or high-pressure gas systems, with strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics,