Sr Technical Project Manager - Test Capability Development

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.

As a Technical Project Manager on the Ground Systems Development Team, you will draw upon an engineering foundation and project leadership to deliver complex, hands-on hardware projects on time and within budget. In this role, you will work directly with systems engineering, fluids, mechanical design, and instrumentation & data systems controls engineers to ensure technical alignment-down to the component and subsystem level. This high-impact opportunity is ideal for those who love applied engineering, technical detail, and enabling physical systems for spaceflight.

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!

Special Mentions : Relocation provided

Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Shift available : Mon-Fri Days

Locations Considered : Kent, WA or Van Horn, TX

Van Horn Specific information :

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee's additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee's ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.

Responsibilities :

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of hardware-based engineering projects : from requirements through design, build, integration, test, and final delivery

Own technical project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management with an engineering-first mindset

Act as primary technical focal point for assigned projects-driving detail-oriented coordination across hardware engineering teams

Partner closely with systems, fluids, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls engineers to develop, review, and validate physical solutions

Define, monitor, and control technical project scope, goals, and deliverables; proactively manage risk and technical changes

Prepare and deliver engineering-focused project status and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Develop engineering-driven procurement packages and provide technical guidance for vendor / supplier selection and management of critical hardware

Lead continuous improvement of engineering project management tools, technical processes, and documentation

Adapt to evolving engineering requirements in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment

Champion a detail-driven, safety-focused, and data-oriented culture throughout every physical and technical activity

Minimum Qualifications :

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or other classical engineering discipline

(Degrees in Construction Management, Business, or unrelated fields are not considered for this position)

8+ years of hands-on engineering experience managing complex physical system projects in aerospace, high-pressure systems, or similarly safety-critical technical environments

Demonstrated history of technical project management applied to multi-disciplinary engineered systems (schedules, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting on hardware)

Proven record of delivering engineered hardware projects on time and under budget, while managing multiple, concurrent technical efforts

Effective communicator for technical content-able to clearly articulate engineering details and present to cross-functional technical teams

Excellent organization and documentation skills; able to decompose engineering challenges into actionable hardware milestones

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation

Preferred Qualifications :

M.S. or higher in Engineering discipline; PMP certification

5+ years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary hardware systems engineering efforts

Demonstrated, hands-on experience with :

Aerospace flight hardware / component design or test

Ground or test systems for fluids, cryogenics, pressure vessels, or structural systems

Data acquisition, instrumentation, and physical controls hardware (not software-only systems)

D ata systems, instrumentation, or avionics

Familiarity with project schedule and engineering controls tools : MS Project, Windchill, JIRA, Airtable, Tableau, or similar

Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems in a hardware engineering setting

Strong passion for, and knowledge of, the Blue Origin mission and the technical challenges of enabling human spaceflight

Note : Candidates with backgrounds primarily in construction, business / project management, or software-only engineering will not be considered for this position

Compensation Range for :

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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