Lunar Operations Safety Engineer III

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Education Support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Senior Safety Engineer to lead mission operations safety analyses for lunar spaceflight programs. You will drive FHA/FMEA/FTA work, develop hazard analyses, and coordinate across engineering teams to ensure robust operational safety for lunar missions.

The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and readiness for occasional overtime during mission-critical periods.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related Engineering field.
• 6+ years of system safety or systems engineering experience.
• Experience performing safety analyses on safety critical systems.
• Ability to lead and coordinate safety analysis products across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of FHAs, FMECAs, and FTA for Mission Operations/Systems.
• Develop and support Hazard Reports and refine operational content.
• Coordinate safety analysis plans and provide guidance across teams.
• Collaborate with Human Integration to develop operational controls for safety findings.
• Work with Safety to implement controls when hazards cannot be mitigated by design.
• Ensure safety controls are integrated into operational products, procedures, and data files.
• Recommend safety-related updates with ground and flight software teams.
• Suggest design improvements and operational techniques for lunar spacecraft operations.
• Support verification and validation of safety and reliability requirements.
• Support mission operations during lunar vehicle flights, possibly outside normal hours.

Skills

Safety analysis

System safety

Leadership

Hazard analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering

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 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. We are a 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.

This role is part of Lunar Permanence Mission Operations, which develops the mission operations systems, infrastructure, software, and procedures that support Blue Origin’s multiple lunar landers. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of flight operations professionals, you will assist in developing and operating lunar spaceflight and ground systems with a focus on operational safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of Mission Operations/Mission Systems focused FHAs, FMECAs, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Develop and support related Hazard Reports, including providing and refining operational content.
• Develop plans and coordinate completion of Mission Operations safety analysis, providing review, guidance, and expertise of safety analysis products.
• Work with Human Integration to develop appropriate operational controls to mitigate findings from Human Error Analysis.
• Work with Safety to develop appropriate operational controls in response to hazard analysis when hazards cannot be mitigated by design.
• Ensure Operational Safety controls are implemented into Mission Operations/Mission Systems operational products and related tools/models including procedures, telemetry displays, handbooks, flight rules and operational data files.
• Work with ground and flight software teams to recommend safety related updates that increase the efficiency of operations.
• Work with system and subsystem engineers to recommend safety related design improvements and operational techniques for lunar spacecraft operations.
• Support verification and validation of safety and reliability requirements and ensure traceability between system and subsystem functions, requirements, and safety artifacts.
• Support mission operations during lunar vehicle flights, which may include occasional work outside of normal business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related Engineering field
• 6+ years of system safety or systems engineering experience, including requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, integration, verification, and validation
• In-depth experience with performing safety analyses on safety critical systems
• Ability to lead and coordinate safety analysis products across stakeholders and experts from varying engineering teams to produce safety products
• Knowledge of spacecraft system and subsystem functionality Exhibit safety mentality combined with a consistent initiative to enhance systems, processes, and documentation
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human spaceflight operations
• Experience with both NASA and industry operational safety practices
• Experience with certification of human-rated space systems
• Previous experience as a spacecraft operator or flight controller, including time on console or in a control room

Base Pay Range for: 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 well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.