Facility Mechanical Engineer II

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, constructing and activating Mechanical HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and 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 calculation 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 WA applicants is $99,201.00 – $.

Other site ranges may differ.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent 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.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. 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…