Mechanical Engineer/Test Engineer - Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Development

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the development, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic test labs for spaceflight systems. You will design, implement, and optimize test capabilities, work with engineers and technicians, and ensure safe, repeatable test practices in a collaborative, safety-centered environment.

The role requires experience with fluid systems, CAD tools, and lab instrumentation, with a focus on reliability and cost-effective testing.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years' direct experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems in test or RD facilities.
• Experience testing complex fluid systems and components.
• Knowledge of fluids: nitrogen, helium, hydraulic fluids.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Creo/ Windchill/ Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate pneumatic/hydraulic test capabilities for fluid systems used in launch vehicle applications.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform data reduction and reviews.
• Troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems; perform root cause analyses.
• Plan and oversee fluid systems maintenance; identify safety improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams; prepare status updates.

Skills

Pneumatic/hydraulic systems experience

Test stand design & maintenance

Safety & regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting complex systems

Instrumentation & control basics

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Windchill

Creo

Teamcenter Engineering

LabView

MATLAB

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team of specialists, you will support the development, operation, and maintenance of Blue Origin’s mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic test laboratories to support various spaceflight systems.

Working directly with engineers and laboratory technicians, you will drive improvements in system performance to support the Blue Origin vision of building a road to space.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of development activities as we help business units achieve their mission! This hands-on position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate pneumatic and hydraulic test capabilities supporting development and qualification of fluid system components for launch vehicle applications
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform subsequent data reduction and reviews
• Understand and troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems
• Perform root cause analyses, system hazard analyses, and failure investigations
• Plan and oversee fluid systems maintenance
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and safety improvements
• Design, define, procure, and install system components and materials; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation
• Proactively prepare status updates and communicate with internal and external customers
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with Blue Origin policies and procedures
• Review and approve critical test and characterization reports from internal and external laboratories
• Create and develop company-level plans and policies for pneumatic and hydraulic system testing

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years' direct experience in the design, development, or operation of pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems in test or research/development facilities
• Direct experience in testing complex fluid systems and components
• Working knowledge of a variety of fluids including nitrogen (gas and liquid cryogen), helium, and hydraulic fluids
• Experience with CAD, Windchill, Creo, Team Centered Engineering
• Strong, demonstratable ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment
• Experience writing technical procedures, standards, and specifications
• Understanding of safe lab practices, FOD/5S mitigation, and chemical hygiene
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to work with reactive and hazardous chemicals
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional team relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

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.

Desired

• Registered Professional Engineer or desire/ability to become one
• Demonstrated technical expertise in test stand design, operations, and maintenance
• Pressurized gas systems
• Cryogenics
• Fluid systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• ASME codes and local building standards
• Masters of Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent direct experience
• Strong project management and team leadership skills
• Understanding and experience with hazardous operations and design for system safety
• Experience with welded structure designExperience with civil engineering projects, facility space and utilities planning
• Experience with 3D CAD tools and data management
• Knowledge of test facility instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
• Proficiency in LabView, MATLAB

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.

We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin!

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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