Senior Technical Program Manager, Spaceflight Programs

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, is seeking a Technical Project Manager III to own a complete project end to end, building schedules, WBS, and risk plans while coordinating with suppliers and program managers on National Security Space Launch contracts.

You will partner with Mission Management's Customer Certification team to verify hardware and software fabrication, assembly, and test data, and you’ll lead cross‑functional reviews and client meetings to ensure readiness and secure government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., aerospace, engineering).
• 5+ years managing complex aerospace programs or projects.
• Experience with government or defense-related programs a plus.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, schedule, and resources end to end under guidance.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with suppliers and program managers.
• Manage USG resources, schedules, and budgets to meet goals.
• Coordinate customer-facing meetings and audits with the USG.
• Report readiness, escalations, and wins to executive leadership.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace industry experience

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Confluence/JIRA

DOORS

Windchill

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in a relevant technical field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

DOORS

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, is seeking a Technical Project Manager III to own a complete project end to end, building schedules, WBS, and risk plans while coordinating with suppliers and program managers on National Security Space Launch contracts.

You will partner with Mission Management's Customer Certification team to verify hardware and software fabrication, assembly, and test data, and you’ll lead cross‑functional reviews and client meetings to ensure readiness and secure government