MK2 Senior Project Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead schedule, budget, and change coordination for the MK2 Lunar Lander program. You will partner with engineering, production, and program management, driving risk mitigation and metric reporting while ensuring on-time delivery and technical performance.

Based in Merritt Island, FL, you will mentor teams, manage configurations, and support lifecycle activities from development to sustaining production, contributing to safe and reliable spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing/developing/supporting complex engineered products.
• 5+ years in project management, system integration, or technical trade management.
• Experience with multi-functional product development teams and external manufacturers.
• Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible work status.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule adherence and budget per MK2 deliverable.
• Monitor resources and program costs for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Identify schedule risks and mitigate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain program timelines and financial targets.
• Coordinate vehicle configuration management and change tickets.
• Develop program metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare performance-to-plan reporting for reviews.
• Serve as liaison between engineering, production, supply chain, and PM.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Schedule risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Databricks

Python

SQL

ChatGPT

DOORS/DNG

CAD/Altium

CREO

Windchill

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will report to the MK2 Program Operations Director and work closely with the vehicle manager for a specific MK2 deliverable. You will focus on managing schedule adherence and budget performance, acting as a key coordinator between engineering, production, and program stakeholders. You will support vehicle configuration management, facilitate change decisions, and maintain the processes, metrics, and reporting rhythms that enable the vehicle manager to successfully deliver the product.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track schedule adherence and budget performance for the assigned MK2 deliverable
• Monitor resource allocation and program costs to support on-time, on-budget delivery
• Identify schedule risks and work with the vehicle manager and cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies
• Support the vehicle manager in maintaining program timelines and financial targets

Vehicle & Change Coordination

• Track and facilitate MK2 vehicle change tickets, supporting decisions on change content and effectivity
• Coordinate vehicle configuration management activities with engineering and production teams
• Support the vehicle manager in assessing the impact of changes on schedule, cost, and technical performance
• Facilitate change implementation across engineering, production, and program management

Program Reporting & Metrics

• Develop and maintain program metrics and dashboards to track schedule, budget, and technical performance
• Report program status and critical path items to the vehicle manager, program leadership, and executives
• Work with MK2 Lunar Lander Data Analytics to establish and maintain reporting metrics for process insight
• Prepare and deliver performance-to-plan reporting for program and company-level reviews
• Contribute content to MK2 Lunar Lander program reporting rhythm and workflow

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between engineering, production, supply chain, and program management teams
• Translate design intent and program objectives across various engineering and production teams
• Facilitate communication and alignment between Integrated Product Team leadership and external manufacturing partners
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including program directors, product team managers, and EOLs

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Identify and support projects and processes that improve overall program success and delivery velocity
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance program operation, cost efficiency, and schedule performance
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of product development processes, integration plans, and performance metrics
• Identify and help resolve technical and operational challenges in coordination with the vehicle manager

Product Lifecycle Support

• Support the vehicle manager through all phases of the product lifecycle, including Product Development and Qualification, New Product Introduction (NPI), and sustaining production
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to support vehicle build and test activities
• Track vehicle status for both vehicles in build and active vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (avionics, aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in designing/developing/supporting complex engineered products
• 5+ years of project management, system integration, or technical trade management experience
• Solid experience working with multi-functional product development teams and external manufacturers
• Experience with interdisciplinary project management across many departments
• Outstanding analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written, personal, and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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 developing aerospace products across the entire production life cycle.
• Previous experience managing technical teams
• Experience with electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6), DOORS/DNG, CAD / Altium, CREO, Windchill.
• Experience with budget and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar experience working in vehicle integration and test.
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high-performance systems.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Databricks, Python, SQL, ChatGPT.

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• 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 work force. 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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