Ordnance Project Engineer Lead, Space Launch

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to own the full lifecycle of ordnance hardware for the New Glenn program, including design, qualification, delivery, and installation on the vehicle.

You will manage the IMS-based schedule, resource plan, and budget, work with supply chain to secure on-time hardware, and drive risk mitigation across multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or related) or equivalent technical experience.
• 4+ years of experience planning and managing projects on complex aerospace/defense hardware.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMS, risk management, and Cost Account Management.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project or similar scheduling software.
• Technical background to engage with responsible engineers on qualification, test, and nonconformance issues.

Responsibilities

• Own ordnance demand integration across vehicle serial numbers and test campaigns.
• Maintain master ordnance list and traceability from design to flight.
• Assess cost, schedule, and effectivity impacts of changes on hardware.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation with emphasis on safety and schedule.
• Build dashboards and metrics for leadership to guide decisions.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Databricks

SQL

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer to own the full lifecycle of ordnance hardware for the New Glenn program, including design, qualification, delivery, and installation on the vehicle.

You will manage the IMS-based schedule, resource plan, and budget, work with supply chain to secure on-time hardware, and drive risk mitigation across multiple test campaigns in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.