Space Safety & Reliability Lead Engineer

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior Program Safety Engineer to support the Space Resources Program through design, build, commissioning, and test execution. You will lead hazard control, safety program development, and incident investigations across development hardware and operations, collaborating with engineering, test, and EHS teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mission success.

The role emphasizes early hazard identification, risk assessment, fault analysis, and providing SME input in

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years total work experience in safety, EHS, process safety, system safety, reliability engineering, or operational risk management.
• 7+ years work experience in operational aerospace, manufacturing, chemical processing, pilot plant, R&D, or developmental test environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program development and hazard control for Space Resources Program activities.
• Provide SME input in design reviews, test reviews, readiness reviews, and operational planning.
• Support incidents and emergencies, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety engineering

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in safety/engineering

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Senior Program Safety Engineer to support the Space Resources Program through design, build, commissioning, and test execution. You will lead hazard control, safety program development, and incident investigations across development hardware and operations, collaborating with engineering, test, and EHS teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mission success.

The role emphasizes early hazard identification, risk assessment, fault analysis, and providing SME input in