Software System Safety Engineer III
About The Position
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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Join our System Safety team in achieving our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! Interested in improving the safety of rockets, ground systems, and space destinations? This role will mentor engineers in developing safety critical software to avoid hazards. Safety engineering experience isn't required; but candidates need to have developed embedded safety software and demonstrate a deep understanding of software engineering, not just programming and testing. You will train engineers, review software processes, perform safety analysis and identify requirements, audit program compliance to safety objectives, perform risk characterization of open problems, and champion safety. We hire for technical ambition and the ability to build trust. Other core required qualities include responsibility, ethics, curiosity, and creative thinking. We work hard to provide competitive compensation and benefits; and we recognize that safety depends on sharper thinking that comes from maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This position will directly and impact the future of space exploration by building a road to space!
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.Sc. degree in aerospace engineering or related field
- 5+ years software engineering experience developing embedded software in a safety industry, with 2+ of those years performing compliance audits OR developing plans to one or more standards (e.g. NASA-STD-8739.8A, FAA Part 450.141, MIL-STD-882, RCC 319-19, IEC 61508, RTCA DO-178C, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, etc.)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently on rapid development programs
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assessing compliance to regulatory requirements
- Experience with object-oriented software development, model-based engineering, and/or formal methods
- Experience with the STPA safety process
Responsibilities
- Mentor engineers in developing safety critical software to avoid hazards.
- Train engineers.
- Review software processes.
- Perform safety analysis and identify requirements.
- Audit program compliance to safety objectives.
- Perform risk characterization of open problems.
- Champion safety.
Benefits
- 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%
- 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
- up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
