Lunar Avionics TPM — Lead Spaceflight Programs

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineering Operations Lead for the MK-1 Lunar Lander Avionics Team on Merritt Island, FL. You will manage avionics projects from requirements to deployment, communicating risks and progress to IPT leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense, strong program management, and experience with firmware/hardware integration. A PMP and DO-178/DO-254 familiarity are preferred. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a technical field related to aerospace, electrical, computer science or software engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace, automotive, or defense industries with firmware/software interfacing with hardware.
• 3+ years in technical program management for firmware, software and hardware projects.
• 3+ years coordinating hardware integration with suppliers or teams.
• Experience translating complex data into firmware/software requirements and plans.
• Proficiency with Agile or Scaled Agile and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operating cadence with stakeholders and report KPIs for avionics development.
• Create boards/tools for project health data and weekly reviews.
• Act as scrum master for avionics teams and guide sprint execution.
• Support agile planning sessions and release planning activities.
• Track receivables and deliverables for MK-1 Avionics IPT.
• Maintain integrated schedule with dependencies and milestones.
• Coordinate with integration facilities to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Agile experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

B.A./B.S. in Aerospace/Electrical/CS/Software

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

P6 Primavera

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Engineering Operations Lead for the MK-1 Lunar Lander Avionics Team on Merritt Island, FL. You will manage avionics projects from requirements to deployment, communicating risks and progress to IPT leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense, strong program management, and experience with firmware/hardware integration. A PMP and DO-178/DO-254 familiarity are preferred. This on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package.