Facility Mechanical Engineer II

About this role

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, constructing and activating Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection other systems to support launch and manufacturing facility systems.

This position is focused on mechanical facility development, construction, and activation.  

The Facilities Mechanical Systems Engineer II position will be located in Huntsville Alabama and will require periodic travel to Kent Washington, Alabama and Texas. 

Responsibilities: • Develop mechanical systems requirements, performing flow down, and verification • Manage mechanical design, analysis, and development of launch support facilities • Support mechanical systems configuration development and trade studies • Oversee launch pad mechanical system construction and activation, procuring components and materials; and managing vendor/subcontractor performance • Create mechanical systems drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams and other documentation • Prepare and review calculations loads for Mechanical Systems including HVAC, compressed air systems, etc. • Plan and conduct mechanical systems facility shakedown and activation tests, and reviewing data • Communicate and apply mission assurance principles throughout the organization • Maintain and report on mechanical systems activity schedule, budget and technical status • Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers • Identify opportunities for safety improvements and operational cost savings • Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance plans and procedures • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, manufacturing fabrication and assembly processes, and quality control

Qualifications: • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering • Minimum 5 years of experience with complex facility design, operations and maintenance • Experience leading and managing small- to medium-sized teams integrating multiple subsystems to meet a top level system requirement.  Strong personnel management and mentoring skills. • Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations • Experience with mechanical system design, sizing and specification • Familiar with HVAC facility monitoring system • Experience in sub-contract management of suppliers including request for proposal, specification and statement of work • Strong project management, budget management and team leadership skills • Project planning, schedule and cost estimation • Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations

Desired: • Professional Engineering (PE) license, or eligibility to test for and obtain a PE license within 2 years. • Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT

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

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. 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

Benefits • Benefits include:  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 guar

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