Aerospace Facilities Architect — Life-Safety Lead

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to oversee architectural design for complex aerospace and industrial facilities. You will develop construction documents, ensure life safety compliance, and sign and seal drawings as Architect of Record.

In this role you will coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, and regulators, lead design reviews, and mentor junior staff while advancing safe, compliant facilities aligned with DoD and DoE standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architectural experience with progressive responsibility.
• Demonstrated life safety analysis experience for industrial and/or aerospace facilities.
• Proficiency in developing construction documents for complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of comprehensive construction documents for aerospace and industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Sign and seal architectural drawings and specifications as the Architect of Record.
• Perform and document detailed life safety analyses for complex facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure code compliance and integration of life safety systems in architectural designs.
• Lead technical design reviews and quality control processes.
• Mentor junior staff on technical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with regulatory authorities during permitting and approval processes.

Skills

Life safety analysis

Architectural leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to oversee architectural design for complex aerospace and industrial facilities. You will develop construction documents, ensure life safety compliance, and sign and seal drawings as Architect of Record.

In this role you will coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors, and regulators, lead design reviews, and mentor junior staff while advancing safe, compliant facilities aligned with DoD and DoE standards.