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LAYIQ - System Safety Engineer III - New Glenn at Blue Origin

Core Responsibilities – System Safety
Lead and execute Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA/FHAA), Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Subsystem Hazard Analyses (SSHA) for assigned vehicle elements
Author and maintain FMECAs for assigned subsystems; derive Critical Items Lists (CIL) and basic events for Fault Tree Analyses
Develop and maintain Fault Tree Analyses (FTA) for safety-critical functions; quantify unreliability and identify single-point failures and common-cause vulnerabilities
Perform Common Cause Analyses (CCA) and Zonal Safety Assessments to identify latent failure interactions
Own hazard sheets and hazard tracking for assigned subsystems; drive hazard closure through design changes, operational controls, or accepted risk
Develop safety requirements and derive safety-related design constraints; flow into DNG requirements and track verification closure
Support Architecture Safety Assessments (ASA)—ensure system architecture meets safety intent and that redundancy/independence claims are substantiated
Represent system safety at design reviews; author safety review packages and present findings to safety review boards
Perform safety assessments for Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and nonconformance dispositions—evaluate safety impact of proposed changes
Lead or support mishap/anomaly investigation safety analysis (contributing cause identification, barrier analysis, corrective action adequacy assessment)
Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 450 public safety requirements
Core Responsibilities – Systems Engineering
Contribute to element-level systems engineering for 9E GS1—requirements decomposition, interface management, verification planning, and configuration control
Lead verification campaigns for safety-critical requirements—plan, execute, and close out verification evidence
Perform cross-subsystem integration analysis at vehicle interfaces where safety and systems engineering intersect (e.g., propulsion/structures, avionics/GN&C, TPS/thermal)
Represent SE and safety at program-level forums drive action closure on safety-related items
Author technical decision memos and trade study reports for safety-critical design choices
Support certification activities—Element Design Reviews (EDRs), Pre-Ship Reviews (PSRs), Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs)—with safety case artifacts
Contribute to customer certification safety documentation as the program scales toward national security missions

M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant engineering field
Experience with launch vehicle or human-rated spacecraft safety programs
Experience with reusable vehicle systems—understanding of how reuse changes the safety paradigm (fatigue, degradation, refurbishment inspection adequacy)
INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
Familiarity with customer certification requirements process
Experience with fracture control programs (NASA-STD-5019 or equivalent)
Programming skills (Python, MATLAB) for reliability modeling and data analysis
Experience with AI/ML tools for engineering analysis or automation
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

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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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