Facility Mechanical Engineer II

Application close date:

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! 

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. 

• 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

• 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

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

Compensation Range for:

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.