Safety and Reliability Sr. Systems Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

PTO

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a senior SEIT engineer for system safety, reliability, and risk work on the New Glenn program. You will develop processes and products for design and evaluation of the vehicle and facilities, collaborating across subsystems to deliver integrated solutions.

Requires a BS in engineering, 8+ years in integrated systems, and strong knowledge of system safety and reliability methods. On-site work in WA, CO, or FL offices with a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience within integrated systems.
• Experience with system engineering principles.
• Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing.
• Engineering experience in fluids, thermal, propulsion, avionics, electrical hardware, telemetry/communications, structural, ground operations or flight/ground autonomy.
• Possess strategic and proactive thinking and ability to communicate within timelines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and perform reviews of system safety and reliability analyses (Hazard Assessments, FMECAs/HAZOPs, Fault Trees, CCA, RBAs).
• Evaluate safety products and requirements for compliance with system safety processes and standards.
• Implement and maintain system safety processes and identify improvements.
• Train and mentor engineers on system safety risks.
• Work with systems engineering to verify safety requirements.
• Assist in generating metrics and reporting on system safety statuses.
• Foster a healthy culture of system safety for New Glenn.

Skills

System safety

Reliability analysis

Hazard assessment

System engineering

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

FMEA/FMECAs

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 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 team, you will work on New Glenn at the system level for the New Glenn Program. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! As part of the New Glenn SEIT system safety, reliability and risk team, you will work to develop processes and products for the design and evaluation of the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle system and facilities. You must have a passion for mission assurance, a commitment to the fundamentals of system safety, and a strong capacity to work collaboratively on complex and interesting new problems. You will be part of the SEIT system engineering team and will work across the New Glenn subsystems to support integrated solutions.

Must be on-site full-time in WA, FL, or CO offices.

Responsibilities

• Create, evaluate, and perform reviews of system safety and reliability analyses including Hazard Assessments, FMECAs/HAZOPs, Fault Trees, Common Cause Assessments, Reliability Predictions, Reliability Block Diagrams, Human Error Assessments, and Hazard Sheets.
• Evaluate safety products and requirements for compliance with our system safety processes and products against internal and external standards including Range Safety, NASA, FAA, MIL-STD-882, or ARP-4761.
• Implement and maintain system safety processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Train and mentor engineers on identifying and analyzing system safety risks.
• Work with systems engineering and subsystem cognizant engineers to identify and verify compliance with system safety requirements.
• Assist in generating metrics and report on program system safety statuses.
• Foster and maintain a healthy culture of system safety for New Glenn.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience within integrated systems.
• Experience with system engineering principles.
• Experience in at least one of the areas of analysis, design, or integrated testing.
• Engineering experience in at least one of the following areas: fluids, thermal, propulsion, avionics, electrical hardware, telemetry/communications, structural, ground operations or flight/ground autonomy.
• Possess strategic and proactive thinking as well as the ability to communicate effectively while working within set timelines.
• 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

• Experience working within large development programs.
• Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and fast paced environment.
• System development/integration experience, preferably with aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of current systems engineering/integration tools as well as corresponding methodologies.
• 3+ years of system safety/reliability experience performing FHAs, FMEA/FMECAs, FTAs, CCAs, Reliability Predictions, RBDs.
• Experience performing compliance assessments and tailoring FAA/Range Safety launch system requirements.
• Experience with a variety of complex aerospace or launch vehicle systems.
• Professional history of successful process ownership.

Base Pay Range for

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

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

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. 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.

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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.

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