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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! 

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, engineers, you will coordinate and support the certification and regulatory approval of Flight Safety Systems for various spaceflight systems. This role will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing and fielding an Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS) that supports the New Glenn vehicle. As a Flight Termination Systems Engineer, you will be directly responsible for driving the qualification and approvals for the system, while working multi-functionally with our stellar teams of electrical, systems, navigation and software developers that are crafting the hardware. Critical responsibilities include requirements tailoring and regulatory compliance, development of the Flight Termination System Report, working with the design teams on qualification/flight approvals, and maintaining approval of the system. 

We are looking for someone to apply their system integration and regulatory experience, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Qualifications:  

• BS in aerospace, electrical, or computer engineering or equivalent experience 

• Proven track record of technical ownership on complex aerospace system developments

• Experience with requirements development, verification, and tracking 

• Experience with evaluating fault tolerance and reliability of complex electronics, aerospace, or safety critical systems 

• Strong analytical and system modeling skills for review and approval of various FTS/FSS documents/reports 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum 

 

Desired:  

• Post-graduate degree in an appropriate engineering field 

• 7+ years of experience with Flight Safety Systems on orbital launch vehicles 

• Direct, hands on, experience with the development and qualification FTS components 

• Experience with Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS) 

• Experience with developing CASS mission rules 

• Experience negotiating and tailoring RCC 319, RCC 324, and/or AFSPCMAN91-710 

• Experience with flight safety ordnance components 

• Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS 

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity Statement

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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants 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.

Benefits

Benefits 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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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