Lunar Human Factors Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Human Factors Engineer for the Lunar program to lead HF activities across requirements development through verification, shaping crew safety and operability in lunar vehicle interfaces and operations.

You will develop verification strategies, conduct HITL tests with NASA counterparts, and coordinate with systems engineering to influence architecture decisions while maintaining a culture of safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in human factors engineering or human-centered system design.
• Expertise in task analysis and human error analysis methodologies and execution.
• Expertise in anthropometric analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading human‑in‑the‑loop test programs in safety‑critical environments.
• Strong systems engineering background, including hands‑on experience with requirements development and verification planning.
• Proven ability to influence system architecture and design decisions through human factors analysis and technical advocacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HF findings into concise, actionable engineering direction.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own HF activities from requirements development through verification.
• Write, evaluate, and challenge human factors requirements; drive simplification and ensure requirements reflect true crew safety and operability needs.
• Develop and own HF verification strategy, including mapping requirements to verification expectations and verification events, and authoring verification event content.
• Conduct and mature task analyses (TA) and human error analyses (HEA) for crew interfaces and operations, in collaboration with NASA counterparts.
• Lead human‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) test campaigns across various environments (e.g., NBL, ARGOS, JSC facilities), from planning and execution through translation of results into actionable design direction.
• Perform anthropometric analyses and ergonomic evaluations to support design decisions and requirements compliance.
• Partner with systems engineering and design teams to influence system architecture decisions based on crew operability findings and HF analyses.
• Interface with NASA's Astronaut Office, including joint test panels and other formal collaboration forums.
• Support engineers across the team and model a standard of technical excellence, clear communication, and inclusive collaboration.

Skills

Human factors

Task analysis

Human error analysis

Anthropometrics

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Verification planning

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Application Close Date

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

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a human factors engineer on Blue Origin's Lunar program, you will serve as a technical lead for human factors engineering activities supporting the development of crewed lunar vehicles. You will drive the human integration of complex systems, from crew interfaces to surface access architectures, ensuring that safety, operability, and the crew experience are at the center of every design decision. Working with our Lead Human Factors Engineer and partnering closely with NASA's Astronaut Office and Blue's systems engineering, design, and operations teams, you will shape requirements, lead human‑in‑the‑loop evaluations, and coordinate the verification strategies that will carry our Lunar systems through certification. This position carries substantial technical authority and direct influence over subsystem architecture: your work will shape the safety and success of human Lunar exploration. Passion for our mission and an unwavering commitment to crew safety and mission success are essential.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as a Human Factors Engineer for the Lunar program, owning HF activities from requirements development through verification
• Write, evaluate, and challenge human factors requirements; drive simplification and ensure requirements reflect true crew safety and operability needs
• Develop and own HF verification strategy, including mapping requirements to verification expectations and verification events, and authoring verification event content
• Conduct and mature task analyses (TA) and human error analyses (HEA) for crew interfaces and operations, in collaboration with NASA counterparts
• Lead human‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) test campaigns across various environments (e.g., NBL, ARGOS, JSC facilities), from planning and execution through translation of results into actionable design direction
• Perform anthropometric analyses and ergonomic evaluations to support design decisions and requirements compliance
• Partner with systems engineering and design teams to influence system architecture decisions based on crew operability findings and HF analyses
• Interface with NASA's Astronaut Office, including joint test panels and other formal collaboration forums
• Support engineers across the team and model a standard of technical excellence, clear communication, and inclusive collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: working towards millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of a B.S. in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of industry experience in human factors engineering or human-centered system design
• Expertise in task analysis and human error analysis methodologies and execution
• Expertise in anthropometric analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading human‑in‑the‑loop test programs in safety‑critical environments
• Strong systems engineering background, including hands‑on experience with requirements development and verification planning
• Proven ability to influence system architecture and design decisions through human factors analysis and technical advocacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HF findings into concise, actionable engineering direction
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in HF or human-centered system design
• Experience in human spaceflight vehicle design and/or certification
• Experience working directly with NASA or other human spaceflight customers or operational stakeholders
• Familiarity with NASA human systems integration standards (e.g., NASA‑STD‑3001) and certification processes
• Operational experience in a technology-intensive, safety‑critical environment (e.g., aviation, spaceflight, defense)
• Experience developing program‑adopted standards, methodologies, or knowledge resources
• Master's or Ph.D. in Human Factors, Aerospace Engineering, Cognitive Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Base Pay Range For

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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