Technical Project Manager Sr. - New Glenn

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned Technical Program Manager to lead aerospace NPI programs from concept to manufacturing at our Merritt Island facility. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across time zones, manage budgets and schedules, and drive process improvements to meet aggressive milestones.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in aerospace NPI program management, strong communication with leadership and external partners, and a passion for safe, repeatable spaceflight and project

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 5-7 years of technical program management experience in aerospace NPI development and manufacturing.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple cross-team customers and schedules.
• Ability to communicate status to leadership and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex aerospace NPI programs from concept through manufacturing.
• Coordinate multiple cross-team stakeholders across different time zones.
• Develop and manage project budgets, funding, and schedules.
• Drive process improvements and ensure on-time, safe, and compliant deliveries.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile project management

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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!

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

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of integration manufacturing professionals, you will play a key role in New Product Introduction for New Glenn rocket. To be successful, you must combine superb technical, research and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly using lean and efficient project management tools. You must also be a proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent technical field
• 5-7 years of technical program management experience in aerospace NPI development and manufacturing including fabrication, integration and testing of components
• Experience managing complex projects with many customers, cross-organizational programs and the ability to build sustainable processes, executing aggressive schedules, hold teams and individuals accountable to timelines and deliverables without explicit authority
• Proven track record of leading complex projects with multiple cross-team customers, to delivery and completion
• Help manage project funding throughout each project phase
• Experience driving multiple products through a complete development and/or manufacturing lifecycle
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals, including the ability to succinctly present and explain design and manufacturing status to top leadership and/or government officials
• Knowledge of the troubleshooting process with the ability to quickly understand the defect data and swiftly inform stakeholders of the recovery plan
• Experience managing non-conformance and recovery processes
• Experience with leading and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Strong skills with MS Office applications, including MS Project
• Ability to interact with locations over different time zones and to travel up to 10% domestically to interact with internal and external business and technical leaders

Desired

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
• PMP Certification
• Understanding of Agile program management practices, including Confluence JIRA Kanban boards and sprint management
• Experience as a technical lead, managing small teams of engineers; ability to mentor and guide engineers
• Experience designing manufacturing systems that have been successfully deployed at scale

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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