Process Piping Engineer

Join a pioneering team dedicated to advancing high-speed and hypersonic testing technologies. Our organization focuses on developing advanced systems that enhance flow characteristics and push the boundaries of testing and evaluation for high-speed systems.

About the role

As a Process Piping Engineer, you will support the process piping and mechanical design from concept through construction, working across locations in Huntsville, AL, and Hollywood, AL. You will generate, interpret, and apply structural, thermal, and fluid analysis results to evaluate design options and make informed tradeoffs that align with customer objectives. This role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including government customers, and requires a practical approach to hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks related to ASME-code design, fabrication, and construction of high-pressure and high-temperature piping systems.
• Generate, interpret, and apply structural, thermal, and fluid analysis results to evaluate design options.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government customers, to meet project objectives.
• Design, analyze, and test complex systems.
• Create fabrication and installation drawings using SolidWorks.
• Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and collaborate with technicians and machinists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering field, or 20 years of experience without a degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in fluid analysis and piping design.
• Experience with process component selection and process fluid design architecture.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components such as valves, regulators, and high-pressure storage.
• Familiarity with standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems.
• Experience with one of the following standards: ASME/ANSI B16 and B31, API, etc.
• Must be eligible for a security clearance.

Skills

• Experience with analysis tools such as ABAQUS CAE, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop.
• Currently holding a Secret Clearance.
• 10 years of high-pressure/high-temperature piping experience in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, or aerospace industry.
• Experience with gases and liquids, AutoCAD.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Hollywood, AL, with the possibility to work at HQ in Huntsville and travel to Hollywood as needed. The preference is to be in Hollywood more often. You will work closely with a dedicated team of engineers and technicians who start their day as early as 7 AM, with flexibility to work from 8-8:30 AM to 4:30-5 PM. The team is deeply invested in delivering high-quality products and may stay late if necessary. You will be part of a team of about 6-10 individuals within a larger group of 17 engineers and 30 technicians, fostering knowledge transfer and professional growth.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $67.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hollywood, AL.