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Technical Project Manager II - Fluids and Propulsion Technical Project Manager

Blue Origin LLC

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Budget Management, Business Operations, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Disability Accommodations, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Hardware Design, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Heavy Lifting, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Legal, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mathematics, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Military, Onboarding, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Program Planning, Project Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Pumps, Regulations, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Road Tests, Sales Management, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As a Technical Project Engineer II/III within the Fluids and Propulsion Engineering team, you will report to the New Product Development Manager. Your mission will be to enhance the team's execution across the entire product lifecycle, from research and design development to the final flight hardware design, manufacturing, and production. You will manage key responsibilities, including creating and overseeing budgets, schedules, work breakdown structures, and program plans, ensuring timely and effective meeting of program needs.

Location:Seattle, Washington

Key Responsibilities:

Drive projects across the product lifecycle, ensuring timely and precise delivery.
Create and manage budgets, schedules, and program plans.
Quantitatively manage scope through status presentations, risk assessments, and recovery plans to engineering and program management.
Lead week-to-week planning and execution, aligning team performance with program goals.
Manage programmatic key performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and risk.

Minimum Qualifications:

Proven experience managing suppliers, especially those with scheduling challenges, and a strong track record of delivering results.
Experience in flowing contract changes to suppliers.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Mathematics, or related fields.
5+ years managing projects/programs, covering priorities, scope, schedule, integration, and cost.
Expertise in critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and cost account management.
Proficiency in P6 Primavera, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
Corporate and subcontract financial experience.
Collaborative and effective problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication skills in all formats.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cryogenic liquid, gas distribution, and propulsion systems.
Familiarity with cryogenic valves and pumps.
MBA or equivalent experience.
PMP certification and EVMS experience.
Advanced MS Excel skills, including macros, Power Query, and Power Pivot.

Why Join Us:Be a part of the historic journey of advancing human spaceflight, leaving your mark on space exploration. A passion for our mission and vision is essential for this role.

This job description outlines the significant role you will play in managing fluid and propulsion engineering projects, ensuring superior execution and alignment with our mission for safe human spaceflight.

Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

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 Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

California Applicant Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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