Senior Technical Product Manager - TeraWave

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for Spacecraft Systems to lead end-to-end programs for the TeraWave initiative. You will coordinate thermal, propulsion, avionics, structures, GNC, EPS, electrical systems, and flight software teams to deliver complex spacecraft capabilities.

You translate system requirements into executable roadmaps, drive risk management, and lead technical reviews, while managing vendor relationships and ensuring on-time delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in technical program management for complex spacecraft systems.
• Experience with risk management, resource planning, and schedule development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional spacecraft engineering teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for spacecraft systems, aligning with objectives and mission success.
• Create and maintain program plans, schedules, and resource allocations across disciplines.
• Coordinate dependencies between subsystems to ensure synchronized development and integration.
• Drive technical decisions on architecture and system solutions for performance and reliability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks with structured risk management practices.
• Lead technical reviews and milestone assessments for system compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with leads to optimize development cycles, integration, and testing.
• Guide teams through challenges in thermal, propulsion, avionics, structures, and flight software.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations critical to system capabilities.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

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!
Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.
As a Senior Technical Program Manager for Spacecraft Systems, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs for Blue Origin's groundbreaking TeraWave initiative. You will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical spacecraft systems from concept through production and operation. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams across the spacecraft domain, including thermal, propulsion, avionics, structures, GNC, EPS, electrical systems, and flight software engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for translating strategic spacecraft system requirements into executable roadmaps that deliver innovative solutions for challenging space environments.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead end-to-end program management for TeraWave spacecraft systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and mission success criteria
• Create and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, and resource allocations across multiple spacecraft engineering disciplines
• Coordinate complex dependencies between spacecraft subsystem teams, including thermal, propulsion, avionics, structures, GNC, EPS, electrical systems, and flight software to ensure synchronized development and integration
• Drive technical decision-making processes for spacecraft architecture and system solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through structured risk management processes specific to spacecraft systems
• Lead technical reviews and milestone assessments for spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with program requirements and quality standards
• Collaborate with engineering leads to optimize spacecraft development cycles, integration processes, and testing protocols
• Guide teams through technical challenges in spacecraft thermal management, propulsion systems, avionics architecture, structural design, and flight software development
• Drive continuous improvement in program management methodologies and spacecraft engineering processes
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations critical to spacecraft systems capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in technical program management for complex spacecraft or satellite systems
• Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle program management for spacecraft systems, from conception through deployment
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering principles and development methodologies
• Experience with risk management, resource planning, and schedule development for technical aerospace programs
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional spacecraft engineering teams in a complex, matrix organization
• Experience with program budgeting, financial tracking, and resource allocation for spacecraft development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Experience with communications satellite systems, payloads, or related technologies
• Background in satellite thermal design, propulsion systems, avionics, structures, GNC, EPS, electrical systems, or flight software development
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid product development methodologies adapted for hardware systems
• Knowledge of verification and validation processes for high-reliability spacecraft systems
• Background in managing transitions from prototype to production for spacecraft systems
• Experience with spacecraft technical risk assessment and mitigation for first-of-kind systems
• Experience with AI&T (Assembly, Integration & Test) planning and execution for spacecraft systems
• Familiarity with requirements development and management for spacecraft systems

Base Pay Range For

CO applicants is $155,713.00 - $217,997.85 WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80

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
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• 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.

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