ECLS Engineering Ops Lead - Lunar Permanence

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will report to the Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) IPT Manager and directly support integrated product team execution. The project management and technical integration products developed support the MK2 lander vehicle in its mission to safely deliver unprecedented crew to surface capabilities.  This position will support all aspects of integrated product team management to include accountability and oversight of cost, schedule, technical design, risk management, and organization management.  This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.  The official job classification is Project Manager.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading engineering operations activities and project management for the Environmental Control and Life Support IPT
• Communicate and support execution of the vision, strategic goals, priorities, execution requirements, and performance across the IPT as delegated by the IPT Manager
• Support day-to-day coordination, integration, and execution for the planning, development, implementation, and closeout of all IPT milestones, products, and deliverables
• Apply expertise in project management, technical product maturation, and organization development to ensure the most expeditious and cost-effective implementation approach and solutions for the IPT
• Develop and maintain IPT technical, cost, and schedule baselines
• Prepare for and execute IPT reviews
• Help develop and maintain the MK2 vehicle meeting and review operating rhythm
• Mentor and enable engineers in project management and agile methodology
• Support the IPT Manager to recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team including support in managing demand signals
• Develop robust plans meeting deliverables and manage to the key operating metrics - including technical, cost, schedule, and risk
• Support creation of product roadmaps, including development and incorporation of technologies to meet program milestones including future derivatives
• Monitor technical progress, requirements, budget, schedule, deliverables, and risks as well as review recommendations for change with IPT Manager
• Communicate progress to leadership team via program management reviews weekly/monthly, finance reviews, long term forecasting business plan, and project deep dives
• Maintain strong relationships with supporting teams in coordinating people and resources
• Utilize good engineering and business judgement to ensure the most efficient and effective product is designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (various), Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related subject areas
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations or project management
• 4+ years of industry technical experience involving system formulation, research, and development, and/or operations applied to spacecraft or aircraft systems and environments
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. per