{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"36504a32e9969c3703c97ff7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/36504a32e9969c3703c97ff7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/36504a32e9969c3703c97ff7","title":"Senior Fluids Project Engineer - Launch Infrastructure Development","description":"Application close date:\n\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.\n\nAt 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!\n\nThis role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.\n\n As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will join our Launch Infrastructure Development Team. In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for all fluids systems engineering aspects of launch pad construction, providing specialized expertise in cryogenic and gaseous systems implementation, analysis, and quality verification. You will work closely with construction superintendents, contractors, and cross-functional teams to help ensure fluids systems components meet Blue Origin's rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance in this mission-critical aerospace facility.\n\nThis is a primarily on-site role based at the launch complex , given the hands-on nature of field verification and real-time coordination required during construction and commissioning activities.\n\nSpecial Mentions\n\nRelocation provided\nTravel expected up to 10% of the time\nShifts available: Dayshift\nInterviews will include a technical assessment\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLaunch Site Engineering Support: Serve as the on-site fluids systems technical resource during the fabrication, construction, and commissioning of launch pad facilities and ancillary infrastructure supporting LH2, LNG, LOX, LN2, GHe, GH2, GOX and GN2 systems.\nMeans & Methods Review: Technical screening and engineering acceptance of contractor installation plans for piping, valves, pumps and vessels handling cryogenic and high-pressure gas fluids, including weld procedures, pressure testing plans, and purge/leak-check sequencing, to protect owner assets without assuming contractor liability.\nExtreme Condition Verification: Perform field observations and inspections of critical fluids elements designed for extreme operating conditions, including cryogenic thermal shock, high-pressure cycling, rapid chill-down, and hazardous fluid release scenarios.\nReal-Time Field Resolution: Collaborate to resolve design, fabrication, and construction conflicts in the field to support fast-moving launch activation timelines.\nLarge Fluids Systems Installation: Oversee critical installations of cryogenic and gaseous piping systems, storage vessels, transfer lines, valve panels, and associated support structures for launch pad fluids infrastructure.\nContractor & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate engineering compliance across multiple disciplines, working closely with construction superintendents and external general contractors on fluids system installation and testing activities.\nField Modifications: Occasionaly conduct piping stress calculations, code compliance reviews, and engineering analysis to verify the safety of field modifications or retrofits to existing fluids systems on launch facilities.\nCode Compliance: Ensure all fluids systems design, fabrication, and installation activities comply with ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and other applicable codes and standards governing cryogenic and pressurized gas systems.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).\nExperience: 8+ years of fluids/piping systems engineering experience, including experience supporting or managing field construction, installation, or commissioning activities on industrial or critical infrastructure projects.\nCryogenics Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience with cryogenic fluid systems (e.g., LH2, LOX, LNG, LN2) is required.\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and other codes/standards applicable to cryogenic and gaseous fluids systems, including piping design, material selection, welding, and pressure testing requirements.\nCompliance & Security: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise compliant with ITAR/EAR aerospace security controls.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFluids Experience: Direct experience with one or more of the following fluids systems: LH2, LNG, LOX, LN2, GHe, GH2, GOX, GN2.\nHigh-Pressure Process Gases: Hands-on experience with high-pressure process gas systems (e.g., GHe, GH2, GN2) is highly preferred.\nPreferred Industries: Direct field experience with cryogenic or high-pressure gas systems in Aerospace (rocket launch pads, engine test stands), Oil & Gas (LNG facilities, cryogenic processing), Industrial Gas Production/Distribution, Petrochemical/Refining, or related critical infrastructure.\nAdvanced Analysis: Master's degree in a related engineering discipline and proficiency with piping stress analysis software (e.g., AutoPIPE, CAESAR II or equivalent) for field-based calculations.\nStandards Expertise: Familiarity with additional applicable standards such as ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code), CGA (Compressed Gas Association) guidelines, NFPA codes for hazardous fluids, and other relevant cryogenic/pressure system standards.\nSpecialized Infrastructure Experience: Expertise in retrofitting and modifying existing cryogenic or high-pressure gas facility infrastructure at operational launch or industrial sites.\n\nCulture Statement\n\nDon’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.\n\nExport Control Regulations\n\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nBackground Check\n\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\n\nBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\n\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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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!\n\nThis role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.\n\n As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will join our Launch Infrastructure Development Team. In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for all fluids systems engineering aspects of launch pad construction, providing specialized expertise in cryogenic and gaseous systems implementation, analysis, and quality verification. You will work closely with construction superintendents, contractors, and cross-functional teams to help ensure fluids systems components meet Blue Origin's rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance in this mission-critical aerospace facility.\n\nThis is a primarily on-site role based at the launch complex , given the hands-on nature of field verification and real-time coordination required during construction and commissioning activities.\n\nSpecial Mentions\n\nRelocation provided\nTravel expected up to 10% of the time\nShifts available: Dayshift\nInterviews will include a technical assessment\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLaunch Site Engineering Support: Serve as the on-site fluids systems technical resource during the fabrication, construction, and commissioning of launch pad facilities and ancillary infrastructure supporting LH2, LNG, LOX, LN2, GHe, GH2, GOX and GN2 systems.\nMeans & Methods Review: Technical screening and engineering acceptance of contractor installation plans for piping, valves, pumps and vessels handling cryogenic and high-pressure gas fluids, including weld procedures, pressure testing plans, and purge/leak-check sequencing, to protect owner assets without assuming contractor liability.\nExtreme Condition Verification: Perform field observations and inspections of critical fluids elements designed for extreme operating conditions, including cryogenic thermal shock, high-pressure cycling, rapid chill-down, and hazardous fluid release scenarios.\nReal-Time Field Resolution: Collaborate to resolve design, fabrication, and construction conflicts in the field to support fast-moving launch activation timelines.\nLarge Fluids Systems Installation: Oversee critical installations of cryogenic and gaseous piping systems, storage vessels, transfer lines, valve panels, and associated support structures for launch pad fluids infrastructure.\nContractor & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate engineering compliance across multiple disciplines, working closely with construction superintendents and external general contractors on fluids system installation and testing activities.\nField Modifications: Occasionaly conduct piping stress calculations, code compliance reviews, and engineering analysis to verify the safety of field modifications or retrofits to existing fluids systems on launch facilities.\nCode Compliance: Ensure all fluids systems design, fabrication, and installation activities comply with ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and other applicable codes and standards governing cryogenic and pressurized gas systems.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nEducation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).\nExperience: 8+ years of fluids/piping systems engineering experience, including experience supporting or managing field construction, installation, or commissioning activities on industrial or critical infrastructure projects.\nCryogenics Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience with cryogenic fluid systems (e.g., LH2, LOX, LNG, LN2) is required.\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and other codes/standards applicable to cryogenic and gaseous fluids systems, including piping design, material selection, welding, and pressure testing requirements.\nCompliance & Security: Must be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise compliant with ITAR/EAR aerospace security controls.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nFluids Experience: Direct experience with one or more of the following fluids systems: LH2, LNG, LOX, LN2, GHe, GH2, GOX, GN2.\nHigh-Pressure Process Gases: Hands-on experience with high-pressure process gas systems (e.g., GHe, GH2, GN2) is highly preferred.\nPreferred Industries: Direct field experience with cryogenic or high-pressure gas systems in Aerospace (rocket launch pads, engine test stands), Oil & Gas (LNG facilities, cryogenic processing), Industrial Gas Production/Distribution, Petrochemical/Refining, or related critical infrastructure.\nAdvanced Analysis: Master's degree in a related engineering discipline and proficiency with piping stress analysis software (e.g., AutoPIPE, CAESAR II or equivalent) for field-based calculations.\nStandards Expertise: Familiarity with additional applicable standards such as ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code), CGA (Compressed Gas Association) guidelines, NFPA codes for hazardous fluids, and other relevant cryogenic/pressure system standards.\nSpecialized Infrastructure Experience: Expertise in retrofitting and modifying existing cryogenic or high-pressure gas facility infrastructure at operational launch or industrial sites.\n\nCulture Statement\n\nDon’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.\n\nExport Control Regulations\n\nApplicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nBackground Check\n\nRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation\nRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.\nRequired for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical\n\nBenefits\n\nBenefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.\nStock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nPaid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.\nDependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\n\nBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.\n\nAffirmative Action and Disability Accommodation\n\nApplicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. 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