Technical Project Manager III - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville (Lunar Permanence) seeks an experienced RF Systems Technical Project Manager to lead RF component development for lunar landers. You will oversee schedules, cost baselines, and technical performance, coordinating with internal IPTs and NASA partners.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, agile planning, and strategic roadmap contributions. You will collaborate across engineering, procurement, and program management to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in avionics/electronics NPI/engineering operations.
• 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 leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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 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 management

Leadership

Communication

MS Project

Jira

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Primavera P6

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineering professionals, you will use your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. A passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited about providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and taking on challenging work, we encourage you to apply.

This role reports to the RF Systems Group within the Lunar Permanence business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners on the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond Earth.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 meetprogrammilestones 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a 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.
• Proven ability to build trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA orMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineeringor a related engineering/scientific field.
• Experience with space hardware procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with flight hardware development and qualification.
• Experience with Confluence and Primavera P6.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70VA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affimative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.