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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
Join a world-class team dedicated to human space exploration and play a pivotal role as a vehicle Systems Safety Engineer (Software). You'll work with diverse engineers on the Blue Moon Lunar Lander system, analyzing safety, defining requirements, identifying hazard controls, and supporting integration and validation.
Work with NASA and National Team Partners in the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. Contribute to developing the Blue Moon Lunar Lander, enabling human return to the Moon and expanding human presence beyond Earth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform and lead engineering activities including Software Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Hazard Reports, and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA).
Develop plans and coordinate completion of software safety analysis, providing review, guidance, and expertise of safety analysis products.
Ensure traceability between system and subsystem functions, requirements, and safety artifacts.
Support verification and validation of safety and reliability requirements.
Work together with Lunar Systems Engineers to establish standard methodologies and explore possibilities for implementing common processes across projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in aerospace engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
5+ years of Software or Systems Engineering experience performing activities such as requirements definition, requirements traceability, functional decomposition, integration, verification, validation, and software development.
Experience with performing safety analyses including the following: Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Hazard Reports, and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA).
Ability to coordinate safety analysis products across collaborators and experts from different engineering fields to develop safety products.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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 in software development, preferably C/C++.
Experience with software verification and validation.
Experience with software architecture design or review.
Experience with NPR 7150.2D Software Engineering Standard or equivalent.
Experience with NASA-STD-8739.8B Software Safety Standard or equivalent.
Knowledge of current systems engineering and integration tools and methodologies.
Experience with systems engineering tools such as JAMA and Cameo.
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00;CO applicants is $110,055.00-$154,077.00;WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
Benefits
Benefits 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.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
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