Sr. Technical Project Manager, Ground System Test Engineering and Development

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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 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.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, project managers, and specialists, you will play a central role in building the infrastructure that makes Blue Origin's boldest missions possible. As the accountable project lead for ground system development and production fluid system projects at Blue Origin's Florida Orbital Launch Site (OLS) and manufacturing facilities, you will drive the full project lifecycle — from initial capability definition through design, build, and activation — bringing together mechanical/fluids engineering, construction, DSCE, software, CAD drafting, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams into a cohesive execution machine. The systems you deliver will directly enable Blue Origin's engine, vehicle, and launch programs to achieve their test and operational objectives. If you thrive at the intersection of technical complexity and project leadership and want to see your work become physical infrastructure that launches rockets, this is the role for you.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, technical performance, and change control across the full ground system development lifecycle in accordance with the Ground System Life Cycle Procedure

• Serve as Budget Owner; develop and maintain project budgets in coordination with Finance and Accounting processes.

• Develop right-sized capital project estimates that accurately reflect scope, complexity, and risk; refine estimates through the project lifecycle as design matures and scope is better defined

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestone schedules, and resource plans; anticipate and minimize bottlenecks and schedule risks across concurrent projects

• Act as primary project contact for internal business unit customers (New Glenn, Lunar, Engines, Test Operations); establish and manage key stakeholder requirements and project objectives

• Coordinate with Construction Project Managers to define work packages, procure necessary resources, and maintain construction schedules; engage Supply Chain and external vendors as required

• Apply engineering and technical judgment to evaluate design trades, assess technical risks, and support sound decision-making throughout the project lifecycle

• Engage Technical Evaluation Chairs (TEC) and support checkpoint reviews including SRR, IDR, FDR, and Pre-Activation Review (PAR).

• Track and report project performance metrics; identify issues early and develop recovery plans; communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly to the Sr. Manager and senior leadership

• Manage change control processes for design, scope, budget, and schedule changes in accordance with ground system change management procedures

• Collaborate with DSCE (hardware and software), CAD, Facilities, Safety/EHS, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain functional teams to ensure complete and compliant project execution

• Mentor junior project team members; assess team performance and contribute to process improvement efforts within the project management function

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM engineering discipline

• 8+ years of experience with advanced professional expertise managing complex, cross-organizational engineering capital projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent projects with independent schedules, budgets, and stakeholders with no oversight required

• Experience as Budget Owner with delegated cost approval authority on capital or engineering projects

• Track record of leading anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and recovery plan development on project execution issues

• Experience coordinating across multiple functional engineering and support organizations (e.g., design, construction, procurement, safety, facilities) to deliver integrated systems

• Proficiency in project management tools and methods in accordance with PMBOK or equivalent industry standards

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to serve as primary project contact with both technical teams and senior business unit leadership

• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and assess team performance in a project management context

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Experience managing ground system, test facility, or launch site development projects in an aerospace or industrial environment

• Working knowledge of high-pressure and/or cryogenic fluid systems sufficient to evaluate technical risks, assess design trades, and communicate with engineering teams

• Familiarity with ground system lifecycle processes including HAZOP/PHA, PSM requirements, Pre-Activation Reviews, and configuration management

• Experience with construction project coordination, subcontract management, and capital project execution

• Familiarity with Blue Origin or similar aerospace ground system development processes and documentation standards (P&IDs, system flow diagrams, HAZOPs, BOM structures)

• Experience supporting or leading checkpoint reviews (SRR, IDR, FDR, PAR) for engineering or test facility programs

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.