Launch Operations Project Engineer: Process & Cost Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned project/program manager to drive improvements across LC-36 ground infrastructure, vehicle refurbishment, and integration facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex hardware project schedules, and push for cost reductions and reliability gains.

The role emphasizes developing tracking tools, KPIs, and performance reports, with collaboration across Launch Pad, Transporter Erector, and other partners to deliver system-wide upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years system development/integration or project management experience, preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems.
• Experience in managing projects involving design, development, and delivery of complex hardware systems.
• Experience creating and managing schedules, budgets, and integrated project plans.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• BS/BA degree in engineering or other technical field.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and execute opportunities for Launch Operations improvements - measure variances, advocate for resources, and drive to closure to realize aggressive cost and cycle-time objectives.
• Lead and facilitate decisions and risk/opportunity review boards, driving clear outcomes, actions, and accountability for achieving rate and cost targets.
• Guide development and implementation of tracking tools, KPI's, Performance Metrics and reports for improvement opportunities and impacts from projects.
• Collaborate with Launch Pad, Transporter Erector, Vehicle Refurbishment and Integration, Launch Infrastructure Development partners to drive integrated system-wide upgrades and improvements.
• Lead complex projects, manage schedule integration across all LC-36 teams and stakeholders.

Skills

System integration

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Master's degree in engineering or MBA

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned project/program manager to drive improvements across LC-36 ground infrastructure, vehicle refurbishment, and integration facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex hardware project schedules, and push for cost reductions and reliability gains.

The role emphasizes developing tracking tools, KPIs, and performance reports, with collaboration across Launch Pad, Transporter Erector, and other partners to deliver system-wide upgrades.