Senior RF Systems PM for Lunar Vehicle Programs

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Seattle, is seeking an experienced RF Systems Project Manager to lead and mature RF component development for Lunar Vehicles within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will drive technical, cost, and schedule baselines while coordinating with NASA, suppliers, and internal teams to meet program milestones.

You will mentor teams, manage risk, and support program reviews, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery and alignment with strategic spaceflight goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering operations related to avionics/electronics new product introduction.
• Experience with MS Project and Jira.
• Experience with design/build/test project methodology, including CPM, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project management for RF component development projects supporting Blue Origin's Lunar Vehicles.
• Apply expertise in project management, technical product maturation, and organizational development to create efficient, cost-effective solutions for the Lunar landers.
• Support the RF Systems team in developing and maintaining technical, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Prepare for and support program reviews, including those with Lunar Permanence Senior Management.
• Help establish and maintain the Lunar vehicle meeting and review operating rhythm.
• Develop robust plans to meet deliverables and manage key operating metrics, including technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Contribute to RF Systems product roadmaps, including the development and integration of technologies to meet program milestones and future derivatives.
• Partner with internal and external customers to understand and shape current and future mission needs.
• Interface with external vendors and suppliers to manage RF hardware procurement, development schedules, and technical compliance.
• Provide high-caliber technical leadership by coordinating with the RF Systems Director, IPTs, and supporting Blue Origin business units.
• Monitor technical progress, budget, schedule, deliverables, and risks; recommend changes to Lunar RF Systems and Vehicle Directors as needed.
• Communicate progress to leadership through program management reviews, finance reviews, long-term forecasting, and project deep dives.
• Apply sound engineering and business judgment to ensure products are efficiently designed, manufactured, procured, tested, qualified, and delivered.
• Support Agile-based planning and execution.
• Collaborate with other RF Systems Technical Project Managers to establish best practices and streamline processes across IPTs.

Skills

MS Project

Jira

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Confluence

Primavera P6

Job description

Blue Origin, based in Seattle, is seeking an experienced RF Systems Project Manager to lead and mature RF component development for Lunar Vehicles within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will drive technical, cost, and schedule baselines while coordinating with NASA, suppliers, and internal teams to meet program milestones.

You will mentor teams, manage risk, and support program reviews, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery and alignment with strategic spaceflight goals.