
Hot Gas Systems Responsible Engineer II
BLUE ORIGIN
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Greater Seattle Area • Alabama • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead design, development, and testing of hot gas handling systems and related fluid systems
- Develop system requirements, specifications, and design documentation for hot gas components
- Design and optimize components including ducting, expansion joints, liners, insulation systems, and support structures
- Select appropriate materials for high-temperature applications considering thermal cycling, creep, and corrosion resistance
- Create detailed engineering drawings and models using 3D CAD software with proper GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
- Lead and participate in component and system level testing, including test planning, execution, and data analysis
- Troubleshoot design and operational issues with calculated risk assessment
- Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure producibility of designs
- Interface with various engineering disciplines to ensure proper system integration
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong application of first principles in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and materials science
- Experience with high-temperature systems, high-pressure gas systems, or combustion devices
- Knowledge of thermal expansion management and thermal stress analysis
- Experience with test data analysis
- Solid troubleshooting skills for complex thermal-fluid systems
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and codes (ASME, API, etc.)
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with focus on thermal sciences or fluid systems (preferred)
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred)
- Experience with multiple types of hot gas systems (e.g., rocket engine components, heat recovery systems, industrial furnaces, flare systems) (preferred)
- Working knowledge of high-temperature material properties and selection (preferred)
- Familiar with CFD and FEA simulation tools for thermal-fluid analysis (preferred)
- CAD proficiency (NX, CATIA, or similar software) (preferred)
- Knowledge of combustion processes and emissions control (preferred)
- Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly of complex fluid systems (preferred)
- Understanding of refractory materials and insulation systems (preferred)
- Experience with process safety management related to high-energy fluid systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with radiation heat transfer analysis and thermal protection systems (preferred)
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
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fluid mechanicsheat transferthermodynamicsmaterials sciencethermal expansion managementthermal stress analysistest data analysistroubleshootingdesign for manufacturingcombustion processes
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationrisk assessment
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering