Flight Safety Compliance Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Support development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $155,313 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flight safety analysis, regulatory compliance, and technical report generation, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication within aerospace projects. Proven ability to navigate complex safety criteria and regulatory requirements while maintaining effective relationships with government and industry partners.

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Flight Safety AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Report GenerationCollaboration Tools (Confluence, JIRA)B.S. Degree in Engineering

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Hard Skills

Trajectory AnalysisDebris Risk AssessmentProbability of Failure ModelingDFO/Population Risk EvaluationsLOX/LNG Explosive Yield AnalysisMission Design OptimizationRegulatory Requirements (Part 450)Flight Safety Process Best Practices

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationJudgment and Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

FAA Office of Commercial Space TransportationUSSF Range SafetyGovernment Certification RequestsNew Glenn Launch Vehicle Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle
Support regulatory compliance efforts for flight safety with the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation
Support flight safety approvals with the USSF Range Safety organization
Provide leadership in achieving required regulatory approvals for the New Glenn launch vehicle program
Develop and maintain relationships across the New Glenn program and with US Space Force and NASA partners
Plan sophisticated flight-safety products supporting government certification requests
Conduct flight safety analysis studies, including trajectory analysis, debris risk assessment, probability of failure modeling, and DFO/population risk evaluations
Generate clear, well-documented technical reports summarizing analysis results
Perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute as a team member

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or an equivalent technical management field
Experience with the flight safety analysis process, including best practices and state-of-the-industry tools
Exposure to LOX/LNG explosive yield, distant-focusing overpressure, probability of failure, debris risk analysis, population modeling, and related technical subjects
Understanding of the trade space between mission design and optimization parameters within allowable safety criteria
Experience with key regulatory requirements such as Part 450
Ability to work within a team environment
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment and comfort making high-quality, high-velocity decisions
Strong track record of product ownership
Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results (not guaranteed)