Senior Facilities Architect

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Florida is seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to lead architectural design for aerospace and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes construction documents, code compliance, and life-safety integration, with oversight as Architect of Record.

You will coordinate with engineering teams, regulators, and stakeholders, lead design reviews, mentor staff, and ensure quality across the project lifecycle, while advancing safety and efficiency in space-related

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural design on complex industrial or aerospace facilities.
• Proven ability to coordinate with engineering disciplines and regulators.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction documents for aerospace/industrial facilities.
• Sign and seal drawings as Architect of Record.
• Perform life-safety analyses for complex facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders through project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior staff on documentation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Code compliance

Life safety

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Facilities Architect licensed in Florida to join our team. This position will play a critical role in overseeing architectural design for complex industrial manufacturing and aerospace facilities, with emphasis on developing construction documents and ensuring compliance with building codes and life safety requirements.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Current Florida Architectural License
• Ability and willingness to obtain architectural licensure in additional states as projects require
• 10+ years of architectural experience with progressive responsibility
• Demonstrated experience with life safety analysis for industrial and/or aerospace facilities
• Proficiency in developing construction documents for complex technical projects
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, NFPA standards, and life safety requirements
• Experience signing and sealing drawings as Architect of Record
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace facilities, launch infrastructure, or specialized industrial environments
• LEED accreditation
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices for industrial applications
• Familiarity with federal and DoD facility requirements

Location

Florida (specific location)

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.
• 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. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affir... [continues]

Additional Information

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's ... 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. We're committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. 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.