Sr. New Glenn Range Safety Compliance Engineer - Ground Operations

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a regulatory compliance professional to lead Range Safety efforts on the New Glenn program. You will own critical safety compliance products and collaborate with US Space Force Space Launch Deltas 45 and 30 to ensure mission readiness.

In this fast-paced role, you will plan, deliver, and communicate results across multiple technical domains, build strong partnerships with government stakeholders, and drive high-quality decisions in support of safe, reusable launch vehicles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management field.
• Meaningful experience with Range Safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710).
• Proven experience with large-scale aerospace development programs.
• Solid understanding of project management and resource planning practices.
• Ability to work within a team environment and communicate clearly.
• Strong track record of product ownership and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regulatory compliance products for Range Safety.
• Provide leadership in maintaining compliance for the New Glenn program.
• Collaborate with US Space Force Space Launch Deltas 45 and 30.
• Plan, deliver, and communicate results across multiple technical domains.

Skills

Range Safety

Project management

Resource planning

Team collaboration

Decision making

Communication skills

Product ownership

Confluence/JIRA

Education

B.S. in engineering or technical management

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

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, passionate team, you will work on launch vehicles, space vehicles, and launch facility systems for New Glenn. This critical role supports regulatory compliance efforts on the NG program with the US Space Force Space Launch Deltas 45 and 30. You will provide leadership in maintaining critical ground safety compliance products for the New Glenn launch vehicle program.To be successful in this role, you will develop and maintain positive relationships across the New Glenn program and our US government partners at the US Space Force. You must be proactive in planning sophisticated products across many technical subject areas while also developing, delivering, and communicating results in support of Range Safety Compliance. You must have a working knowledge of the SSCMAN 91-710 requirements. Lastly, you must have the resourcefulness and flexibility to perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be an incredible team member!Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management fieldMeaningful and demonstrable experience with Range Safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710)Proven experience with large-scale, development aerospace programSolid understanding of project management and resource planning practicesAbility to work within a team environmentUse excellent judgement and be comfortable making high-quality and high-velocity decisionsExhibit excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong track record of product ownershipExperience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRABase Pay Range for:CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits include: 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. 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