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Senior Vacuum System Design Engineer

2 months ago

Van Horn, Texas, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Vacuum System Design Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Operations department, you will be responsible for designing, procuring, fabricating, installing, and commissioning ground systems for testing components and rocket engines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and propose options for vacuum test stands for in-space thrusters and components
  • Perform detailed design of vacuum test stands, including diffusers, ejectors, and overall airlines, including analysis and component specification
  • Create 3D models and engineering drawings for fabrication of designs
  • Manage suppliers and coordinate costs, schedule, and technical design requirements
  • Oversee fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new or modified systems
  • Generate maintenance plans for test systems
  • Support and lead troubleshooting efforts on vacuum systems
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and perform peer reviews
Requirements
  • 4-year engineering or equivalent degree
  • Experience performing design and operating vacuum systems for testing in-space thrusters and equipment
  • Experience designing, specifying, and operating steam or inert motive vacuum systems, including ejector sizing and design, motive fluid selection, and CFD analysis on the system
  • Experience specifying and operating electrical vacuum pumps
  • Knowledge of fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
  • Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods
  • Experience performing risk evaluation and process hazard analyses for test systems
  • Knowledge of ASME BPVC and B31.3 codes
  • 8+ years of experience with vacuum system design and operation in rocket engine testing applications
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced engineering degree
  • Experience in the design and operation of chemical steam generation systems
  • Experience with deep vacuum systems, including cryo pumps, ion pumps, turbomolecular pumps
  • Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant/P&ID, ProEngineer/Creo, and Windchill
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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, diverse, and dedicated workforce.