Flight Termination Systems Lead

## Flight Termination Systems Lead Apply:
Space Coast, FL:
Greater Seattle Area:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R73914

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 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.

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!
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!

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* * 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:

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* * Experience negotiating and tailoring RCC 319, RCC 324, and/or AFSPCMAN
91-710 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 $ - $
** Other site ranges may differ*
* ** Culture Statement
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