Senior Avionics Program Manager – Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,706 - 182,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Technical Project Manager to coordinate schedules and priorities for avionics design work on the New Glenn program. You will manage schedules, work breakdowns, and cost while aligning avionics development with the overall program and collaborating with stakeholders across teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in avionics hardware development, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to lead complex, safety-critical projects in a dynamic

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience with Primavera (P6) or other PM tools.
• Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, and Cost Account Management such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong technical background in a relevant area of avionics hardware development (e.g., harness/EWIS design, electrical interconnect, connector engineering, or wire harness manufacturing).
• Experience managing development projects, including requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the schedule and priorities of design work for avionics systems.
• Define avionics requirements and dependencies across spacecraft systems.
• Create project management plans and support harnessing teams with guiding artifacts.
• Present status, risks, and recovery plans to program management.
• Track performance measures to help the development team meet goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

AGILE project management

Risk management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Electrical/Avionics background

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Post-graduate degree in electrical/computer/aerospace engineering or management

Tools

Primavera (P6)

IMP/IMS scheduling

Cost accounting systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Avionics Technical Project Manager to coordinate schedules and priorities for avionics design work on the New Glenn program. You will manage schedules, work breakdowns, and cost while aligning avionics development with the overall program and collaborating with stakeholders across teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in avionics hardware development, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to lead complex, safety-critical projects in a dynamic