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

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 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