Project Engineer III

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive improvement projects for LC-36 Ground Infrastructure, Integration Facility Vehicle Refurbishment and Processing. You will lead cross-functional teams across Launch Operations to achieve cost, cycle time, and reliability targets.

Applicants should have 5+ years in system development or project management with aerospace hardware, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and proficiency in MS Office; a technical degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years system development/integration experience or project management experience in aerospace hardware or complex technical systems.
• Experience in managing projects involving design, development, and delivery of complex hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing schedules, budgets, and integrated project plans.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and execute opportunities for Launch Operations improvements, measuring variances and driving to closure.
• Lead decisions and risk/opportunity review boards with clear outcomes and accountability.
• Develop tracking tools, KPIs, and reports for improvements and impacts from projects.
• Collaborate with Launch Pad, Transporter Erector, Vehicle Refurbishment, and other partners to drive upgrades and improvements.
• Lead complex projects with schedule integration across LC-36 teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace hardware

Schedule management

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

In this role you will drive improvement projects for LC-36 Ground Infrastructure, Integration Facility Vehicle Refurbishment and Processing in order to achieve recurring cost, cycle time, and system reliability goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively identify and execute opportunities for Launch Operations improvements - measuring variances, advocating for resources, and driving 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 realized 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline or an MBA.
• PMP certification or formal training in project management methodologies.
• Experience managing projects in the aerospace industry, particularly with flight hardware for launch vehicles or spacecraft.
• Experience managing launch pad ground systems and CONOPS
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera
  P6
• Experience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM).

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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.