Technical Project Manager II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Stock options for employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Technical Project Manager II in Merritt Island, Florida. The role involves leading production coordination, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful rocket integration within a collaborative team environment.

Applicants should have a B.S. degree in engineering and experience in project management and problem-solving. Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in designing or supporting complex engineered products.
• 1+ year of project management or system integration experience.
• Familiar with logic-linked scheduling and variance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for day-to-day production coordination.
• Facilitate multi-functional group efforts for successful rocket integration.
• Manage risks and optimize project timelines.

Skills

Leadership and collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering

Job description

Technical Project Manager II

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!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It includes manufacturing and supply chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop tools to help production teams coordinate day‑to‑day activities.
• Liaise and facilitate the efforts of a broad multi‑functional group including design, manufacturing, and test engineering as well as supply chain and other operations teams to enable the successful integration of the rocket.
• Make informed decisions regarding build sequence and schedule to optimize efficiency and meet project timelines.
• Triage and provide engineering direction on off‑nominal and discrepant situations to enable production to move forward.
• Take ownership of the entire build flow, including reporting progress and challenges to leadership, recovery planning, and continuous improvement of execution.
• Manage optimization activities to decrease unit lead time and cost to radically reduce the cost of access to space.
• Mitigate risks and manage impacts to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to deliver required verification artifacts at completion of build to successfully transfer the rocket into operational service.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; physics; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses.
• 2–4 years of experience in designing, developing, or supporting complex engineered products.
• 1+ year of project management or system integration experience.
• Enjoy leading and participating in highly collaborative efforts and desire to lead and manage small teams on a fast‑paced hardware and flight projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
• Experience with core project‑management status skills, including logic‑linked scheduling, budget and schedule variance tracking, and reporting to leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience communicating with teams of varying sizes.
• Ability to earn trust and build positive, professional, and inclusive relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budget and Cost Account Management such as EVM.
• Experience with risk management, configuration management, and requirements management.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar experience working in vehicle integration and test.
• Experience across multiple portions of the product life cycle.
• Experience with human spaceflight or high‑performance systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Dependents on role type and job level may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses at the company’s discretion.

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 being on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as applicable.
• Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or be lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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 workforce. We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering a workplace of trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment terms, regardless of protected status. Blue Origin will consider applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, should contact [e-mail]. Please do not include personal medical information in your request.

Culture Statement

We encourage candidates who are excited about this role, even if their past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.