Senior Piping Systems Engineer (High-Pressure)

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Engineer IV (Senior) to lead the design and development of ground-based fluid piping systems for a propulsion development program in Huntsville, AL. You will own the system life cycle from definition through operation, including design, analysis, manufacturing, commissioning, data review, and maintenance.

The role requires strong fundamentals in fluid design, knowledge of industry standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical)
• 7+ years of professional experience with pressurized piping systems
• Demonstrated expertise in design and construction of pressurized piping system architectures
• Strong technical fundamentals in fluid design
• In-depth knowledge of fluid system components (valves, regulators, pumps, fittings, etc)
• Experience with on-site construction and commissioning support
• Experience generating P&IDs and documentation
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and BPVC standards
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and build trust in a team environment
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status for work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of sophisticated fluid/pneumatic piping systems.
• Develop and analyze high-pressure piping system architectures and interfaces.
• Create component specifications and coordinate with Supply Chain for sourcing.
• Peer review analyses and coaching of junior engineers.
• Collaborate with operations to fabricate, install, and commission fluid systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities align with design intent and requirements.
• Coordinate with designers for product structures and configuration control.
• Travel up to 20% to other Blue Origin sites.

Skills

Piping systems design

Fluid design fundamentals

Leadership & mentoring

Code knowledge (ASME B31.3)

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Autopipe

CAESAR

ANSYS

FE/Pipe

HYSYS

AFT Fathom/Arrow

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Engineer IV (Senior) to lead the design and development of ground-based fluid piping systems for a propulsion development program in Huntsville, AL. You will own the system life cycle from definition through operation, including design, analysis, manufacturing, commissioning, data review, and maintenance.

The role requires strong fundamentals in fluid design, knowledge of industry standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.