Engineer III, VAST Umbilical Operations

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Education Support Program

Stock options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineer II, VAST Operations and Execution to join a team focused on safe, affordable spaceflight. You will advance the design, development, and test of launch vehicle Umbilical Systems for New Glenn, contributing to on-time delivery and rigorous performance.

Applicants should have a strong background in project management and engineering, with 3+ years of experience and a passion for space. Relocation support is available and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects.
• Proficiency with scheduling and planning tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and risk management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from requirements through delivery.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, test, and launch ops.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks.
• Facilitate design reviews and program status meetings.
• Manage supplier and vendor deliverables with Supply Chain on contracts and performance.
• Communicate project status and decisions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Scheduling & planning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

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.

Engineer II, VAST Operations and Execution

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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. 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. As part of a small, hard‑working, and accomplished team of experts you will advance the design, development, and test of launch vehicle Umbilical Systems for New Glenn. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. 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!

Special Mentions

Relocation provided. Occasional travel may be required. Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end project execution, from requirements definition and planning through delivery
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans
• Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, test, and launch operations teams
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks
• Facilitate design reviews and program status meetings
• Manage supplier and vendor deliverables, working with Supply Chain on contracts and performance
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of project or program management experience
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional technical projects
• Proficiency with scheduling and planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and risk management
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with hardware development, manufacturing, or test campaigns
• Experience in fast‑paced, ambiguous environment

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

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.

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Benefits

• 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 workforce. 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.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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