Senior RF Systems Project Manager, Lunar Vehicle Programs

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

14 company holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence team is seeking a seasoned RF Systems Project Manager to lead technical projects for RF component development supporting the Lunar Vehicles. You will apply your project management, product maturation, and leadership skills to create efficient, cost‑effective solutions and to maintain program baselines.

You'll work with NASA and National Team Partners on the Human Landing System program, coordinate with IPTs and vendors, and report progress through program reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• 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 critical path scheduling, 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

Project leadership

Risk management

Requirements management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Primavera P6

Job description

Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence team is seeking a seasoned RF Systems Project Manager to lead technical projects for RF component development supporting the Lunar Vehicles. You will apply your project management, product maturation, and leadership skills to create efficient, cost‑effective solutions and to maintain program baselines.

You'll work with NASA and National Team Partners on the Human Landing System program, coordinate with IPTs and vendors, and report progress through program reviews