Senior Embedded Space Safety Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a System Safety Engineer to mentor engineers in developing safety critical software for rockets and ground systems. You will review processes, perform risk analyses, and ensure compliance with safety objectives while advancing our mission.

The role emphasizes embedded safety software, collaboration, and the ability to work across programs on rapid development efforts. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required per prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years software engineering with embedded safety software and 2+ years audits or safety-standard development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on rapid development programs.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.
• U.S. citizen or eligible immigration status (per regulations).

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers in developing safety critical software, identifying requirements and guiding safety processes.
• Train engineers, review software processes, perform safety analyses and risk characterization.
• Audit program compliance to safety objectives and support regulatory standards.
• Champion safety and foster a culture of inclusion across Blue Origin teams.

Skills

Embedded safety software development

Compliance audits

Communication skills

Independent work on rapid development

Team collaboration / trust building

US citizenship / residency requirement

Regulatory compliance assessment

OO development / MBSE / formal methods

STPA safety process

Education

B.Sc. in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Blue Origin in Florida is seeking a System Safety Engineer to mentor engineers in developing safety critical software for rockets and ground systems. You will review processes, perform risk analyses, and ensure compliance with safety objectives while advancing our mission.

The role emphasizes embedded safety software, collaboration, and the ability to work across programs on rapid development efforts. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required per prerequisites.