Launch Engineer II - Hydraulics

About the role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain a world class launch site and launch vehicle
• Author and run procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and fluid system operations
• Collaborate on system safety, perform hazards analysis and job hazards analyses; guide work using hierarchy of controls for safety
• Operate and maintain launch pad piping systems including hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems
• Auxiliary support with oversight commissioning and operation of new or modified piping/pressure systems
• Occasional travel may be necessary
• Occasional second shift may be necessary

Requirements

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems
• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety critical components and systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines to achieve a common goal
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years of relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems
• Minimum 1-5 years experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems
• Knowledge of standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc.)
• Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc)
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication and installation drawings for piping systems
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes, cleanliness verification levels and passivation of stainless steel

Skills

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD