Piping & Fluid Systems Engineer – Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Van Horn, Texas seeks an experienced Mechanical/Fluid Engineer for the New Shepard program to help test rocket engines and facilities. You will design piping layouts, coordinate with suppliers, and oversee construction, installation, and commissioning of high-pressure fluid systems for test stands.

You will perform stress analysis, specify pipe supports, lead HAZOP activities, mentor junior engineers, and provide remote and on-site support.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years (Level III), 2+ years (Level II) of industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in piping system design and analysis.
• Competency with Bentley AutoPipe and/or CAESAR.
• Demonstrated expertise in pipe support selection, design, and analysis.
• Practical knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods for piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.).
• Knowledgeable of fluid system components (e.g

Responsibilities

• Define piping system layouts (routing, support locations, etc.).
• Perform stress analysis on piping and tubing systems.
• Define and specify pipe support components (anchors, guides, spring hangers, etc.).
• Design and analyze structural supports.
• Lead and own the design of high-pressure gas and cryogenic fluid systems.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis activities for fluid systems (HAZOP).
• Manage suppliers, coordinating cost, schedule, and technical design requirements.
• Provide remote and on-site support during the fabrication, installation, and start-up of new facilities or upgrades.
• Coordinate with customers to refine project scope and requirements.
• Mentor newer engineers and perform peer reviews as appropriate based on experience level.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

Pipe supports

Structural supports

High-pressure/cryogenic systems

HAZOP

Supplier management

Customer coordination

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Bentley AutoPipe

CAESAR

Job description

Blue Origin in Van Horn, Texas seeks an experienced Mechanical/Fluid Engineer for the New Shepard program to help test rocket engines and facilities. You will design piping layouts, coordinate with suppliers, and oversee construction, installation, and commissioning of high-pressure fluid systems for test stands.

You will perform stress analysis, specify pipe supports, lead HAZOP activities, mentor junior engineers, and provide remote and on-site support.