Flight Termination Systems Lead

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for certification and regulatory approval of the Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS) and Range Tracking System (RTS) for the New Glenn family of orbital launch vehicles. This role will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of developing and fielding a AFSS/RTS certified for flight. As the technical lead, you will be directly responsible for driving the qualification and regulatory approvals for the Flight Safety System with support from a multi-functional team of electrical, systems, navigation and software engineers and developers. Critical responsibilities include requirements tailoring and regulatory compliance, developing and updating technical documentation and analyses, working with the design teams on qualification/flight approvals, and driving process automation. 

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! 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS in physics or aerospace, electrical, computer, systems engineering or related technical field

• 3-5 years of experience with Autonomous Flight Safety Systems experience on orbital launch vehicles 
• Direct, hands-on experience with the development and qualification of Flight Safety System components 

• Experience with requirements development, verification, and tracking 

• Experience evaluating fault tolerance and assessing reliability of complex electronics, aerospace, and/or safety critical systems 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Experience negotiating and tailoring RCC 319, RCC 324, and/or AFSPCMAN91-710 requirements
• Experience with Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS) 

• Experience with developing CASS mission rules

• Experience with flight safety ordnance components 
• Launch vehicle avionics integration experience 

• Experience with some or all the following: GPS and inertial navigation systems, computing/processing system development, networking, power conditioning and distribution, instrumentation, and valve/motor control 

• Proven track record of successful cross-discipline technical collaboration

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other 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.

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.