Senior Technical Product Manager - User Terminal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Product Manager for Terawave user terminals to own the hardware portfolio from concept to global deployment. You will define terminal roadmaps across form factors and market verticals, drive new product introductions from requirements through type approval and volume production, and build the ecosystem for Terawave connectivity.

This role sits at the intersection of RF engineering, regulatory compliance, supply chain, and sales, demanding deep technical fluency and

Qualifications

• Hardware product ownership through full NPI lifecycle (requirements, design validation, qualification, approvals, production).
• Ability to write precise, testable hardware and software requirements.
• Strong BOM cost target development and total cost of ownership modeling.
• Must be a U.S. Person as per job posting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain multi-year Terawave user terminal roadmap aligned to service tiers and verticals.
• Create clear hardware/software requirements and specifications for engineering teams.
• Lead NPI programs from concept to qualification, certification, and ramp to volume production.
• Develop regulatory/certification strategies for each terminal tier and coordinate across stakeholders.
• Translate enterprise needs into terminal configurations through customer discovery and competitive analysis.
• Define SWaP and installation specs balancing RF performance with deployment constraints.
• Build business cases, pricing models, and BOM targets for new terminals.
• Collaborate with network/service teams to align terminal capabilities with SLAs and provisioning.
• Mentor other PMs.

Skills

NPI ownership across hardware programs

Hardware requirements authoring

Regulatory/compliance strategy

Commercial acumen: BOM/TC0

U.S. Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF and microwave engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field

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!

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.

Terawave is Blue Origin's commercial satellite communications network, a 6 Tbps constellation delivering enterprise-grade broadband to the most demanding customers on Earth. As Senior Product Manager for User Terminals, you will own Terawave's subscriber-side hardware portfolio from concept to global deployment. You will define the terminal roadmap across form factors and market verticals, drive new product introductions from requirements through type approval and volume production, and build the ecosystem that puts Terawave connectivity into customers' hands. This role sits at the intersection of RF engineering, regulatory compliance, supply chain, and sales, and demands both deep technical fluency in satellite terminal hardware and sharp commercial judgment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own the user terminal product portfolio: define and maintain the multi-year roadmap aligned to Terawave's enterprise service tiers and target verticals.
• Author clear, testable hardware and software product requirements and technical specifications for use by Terawave engineering teams.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI): drive terminal programs from concept through qualification testing, type approval, regulatory certification, and volume production ramp, coordinating across engineering, program management, supply chain, and contract manufacturers.
• Develop and execute the regulatory and certification strategy for each terminal tier.
• Translate enterprise vertical needs into terminal configurations: conduct customer discovery and competitive analysis across segments to define differentiated terminal bundles and deployment packages.
• Define SWaP and installation specifications (size, weight, power, mounting, and environmental hardening) for each terminal tier, balancing RF performance against deployment constraints in target verticals and platforms.
• Build the business case for terminal investments: develop pricing models, total cost of ownership analyses, BOM cost targets for new terminal programs.
• Partner with Terawave's network and service product teams to ensure terminal capabilities align with service tier commitments, SLA architectures, and network management and provisioning requirements.
• Support sales cycles: develop terminal selection guides, qualification test plans, and technical sales collateral; provide product expertise for pre-sales and integration engagements with Terawave's key accounts.
• Mentor other PMs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, RF and microwave engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 8 or more years of product management or technical program management experience.
• Demonstrated ownership of a hardware product through the full NPI lifecycle: requirements definition, design validation, qualification testing, type approval, and volume production ramp.
• Ability to author precise, testable hardware and software product requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen: experience developing BOM cost targets, total cost of ownership models, and business case analyses for hardware programs.
• U.S. Person.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA with an engineering or technical undergraduate foundation.
• Experience serving enterprise connectivity verticals such as maritime, aeronautical, energy and oil-and-gas, land mobility, or government and defense satcom.
• Experience with terminal network management software, remote provisioning and monitoring systems, or embedded firmware for satellite terminals.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $169,347.00 - $237,085.80

Other site ranges may differ

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

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