Sr. New Glenn Range Safety Compliance Engineer - Ground Operations

BLUE ORIGIN; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 207,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an engineer to lead Range Safety compliance for the New Glenn program, interfacing with US Space Force and internal teams. The role emphasizes product ownership and high-quality decision making under a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Candidates should have a B.S. in engineering, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with Confluence/JIRA. Expect collaboration across multiple technical areas and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Meaningful experience with Range Safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710).
• Proven experience with large-scale aerospace development programs.
• Solid understanding of project management and resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead in maintaining ground safety compliance products for the New Glenn program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams and US government partners in support of Range Safety Compliance.
• Plan and deliver sophisticated products across technical domains and communicate results.

Skills

Range Safety requirements

Project management

Team environment

High-velocity decisions

Written and verbal communication

Product ownership

Confluence and JIRA experience

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent technical management

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate team, you will work on launch vehicles, space vehicles, and launch facility systems for New Glenn. This critical role supports regulatory compliance efforts on the NG program with the US Space Force Space Launch Deltas 45 and 30. You will provide leadership in maintaining critical ground safety compliance products for the New Glenn launch vehicle program.

To be successful in this role, you will develop and maintain positive relationships across the New Glenn program and our US government partners at the US Space Force. You must be proactive in planning sophisticated products across many technical subject areas while also developing, delivering, and communicating results in support of Range Safety Compliance. You must have a working knowledge of the SSCMAN 91-710 requirements. Lastly, you must have the resourcefulness and flexibility to perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be an incredible team member!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management field
• Meaningful and demonstrable experience with Range Safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710)
• Proven experience with large-scale, development aerospace program
• Solid understanding of project management and resource planning practices
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Use excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisions
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong track record of product ownership
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 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.

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required 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
• Required 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.
• Required 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

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) 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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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