Technical Project Manager II - Lunar Permanence

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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 specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will draw upon an engineering foundation and program leadership to deliver complex, hands-on hardware projects on time and within budget. In this role, you will work directly with Lunar Core Components Products to drive product development impacting multiple Lunar Permanence vehicles across Blue's catalog. This high-impact opportunity is ideal for those hands-on individuals who love combining applied engineering, technical detail, program management principles and a passion for human spaceflight to pave the road to space.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of hardware-based engineering projects: from requirements through design, build, integration, test, and final delivery
• Own technical project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management with an engineering-first mindset
• Act as primary technical focal point for assigned projects-driving detail-oriented coordination across hardware engineering teams
• Partner closely with systems, mechanical, and analysis to develop, review, and validate physical solutions
• Define, monitor, and control technical project scope, goals, and deliverables; proactively manage risk and technical changes
• Prepare and deliver engineering-focused project status and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Develop engineering-driven procurement packages and provide technical guidance for vendor/supplier selection and management of critical hardware
• Develop, document, and evolve program management processes within Blue's established policies specific to Core Components that integrate across multiple customers
• Lead continuous improvement of engineering project management tools, technical processes, and documentation
• Adapt to evolving engineering requirements in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment
• Champion a detail-driven, safety-focused, and data-oriented culture throughout every physical and technical activity

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or other classical engineering discipline
• 2 - 5 years of project and/or program management experience in an aerospace environment
• Demonstrated history of technical project management applied to multi-disciplinary engineered systems (schedules, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting on hardware)
• Proven record of delivering engineered hardware projects on time and under budget, while managing multiple, concurrent technical efforts
• Effective communicator for technical content-able to clearly articulate engineering details and present to cross-functional technical teams
• Excellent organization and documentation skills; able to decompose engineering challenges into actionable hardware milestones
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Proven experience with project planning and execution software (P6, MS Project, Jira)
• Must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or higher in Engineering discipline; PMP certification
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with:
  • Aerospace flight hardware/component design or test
  • Mechanical systems to include docking, pressure vessels, and structural systems
• Familiarity with engineering controls tools: Windchill, Tableau, Baserow, or similar
• Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems in a hardware engineering setting
• Strong passion for, and knowledge of, the Blue Origin mission and the technical challenges of enabling human spaceflight

Compensation Range for:

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Culture Statement

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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