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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.In this role, you will develop system safety processes and work products necessary to support lifecycle development of avionics hardware. This will include developing Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (FMECAs), and reliability predictions. The results of this work will directly influence hardware requirements and support system trades to ensure safe and reliable operations in space.
You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Special Mentions:
Relocation provided
Travel not typically expected, but on an as need basis up to 15%
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and reliability predictions for avionics hardware
Support in developing Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), Hazard Sheets, Common Cause Analyses (CCA), Architecture Safety Allocations (ASA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Ensure traceability between subsystem and component functions, requirements, and safety artifacts
Collaborate with Vehicle Systems Engineers to ensure commonality across safety products.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree or equivalent relevant experience in engineering or another related technical field
2+ years of strong system safety and mission assurance experience (including, but not limited to FMECAs, FTAs, and FHAs)
5+ years of proven industry experience in the development of electronic hardware
Experience with reliability predictions per MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, PRISM, etc.
Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices such as requirements development, validation, and verification
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
M.S. in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area
Experience with aerospace safety standards (e.g. MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP-4761)
Experience with reliability data sources such as NPRD, EPRD and utilizing Windchill software tool for reliability models and FTAs
Experience with reliability/life test design (failure modes discovery, life demonstration, and screening), Weibull analysis and parameter estimation, stress-strength interference analyses, probability distribution estimation, reliability growth modeling, and probabilistic risk analysis
Experience with Physics of Failure and relevant analysis toolsets (e.g. Ansys Sherlock)
Applied industry experience with spaceborne avionics
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other site ranges may differ
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 (CDL drivers only), 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
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.
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.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Skills Required
- B.S. degree or equivalent relevant experience in engineering or another related technical field
- 2+ years of system safety and mission assurance experience (including FMECAs, FTAs, FHAs)
- 5+ years of industry experience in the development of electronic hardware
- Experience with reliability predictions per MIL-HDBK-217F, 217Plus, PRISM, etc.
- Applied knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices (requirements development, validation, verification)
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
- Ability to pass Blue Origin's standard background check (and other checks if role requires access to military installations)
- M.S. in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related
- Experience with aerospace safety standards (MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP-4761)
- Experience with reliability data sources (NPRD, EPRD) and Windchill software for reliability models and FTAs
- Experience with reliability/life test design, Weibull analysis, stress-strength analysis, reliability growth modeling, probabilistic risk analysis
- Experience with Physics of Failure and analysis toolsets (e.g., Ansys Sherlock)
- Applied industry experience with spaceborne avionics
Blue Origin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Blue Origin and has not been reviewed or approved by Blue Origin.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is offered through a major national carrier with PPO and HDHP options, broad networks, virtual care, and in‑network preventive care fully covered. Feedback suggests the medical, dental, and vision setup is straightforward and comprehensive.
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Retirement Support — A simple 401(k) structure matches a set portion of employee contributions each pay period, making savings predictable. Feedback suggests this match is a consistent pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues to roughly four weeks annually and most federal holidays are observed, with some years including additional floating days. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth is a notable part of the package, even as details can vary by role and year.
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What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
