Facility Mechanical Engineer II

About the role

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.

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
• Recent facility development or management experience supporting mission critical operations
• 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.
• Familiar with HVAC facility monitoring system
• Experience with mechanical system design, sizing and specification
• Desired: Professional Engineering (PE) license, or eligibility to test for and obtain a PE license within 2 years.
• Desired: Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT

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%
• 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.

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.