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 diverse 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.

The Project Manager for the component test team directly impacts the successful and safe flight of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit and beyond.

In this role you will be a critical and important part of a passionate and accomplished team that specializes in testing pressurized and cryogenic components and subsystems. There are a few keys to success in this role.

* Combine program management, engineering fundamentals, and hazardous testing experience to anticipate roadblocks and act to prevent them with a bias for action.

* Demonstrate customer focus and align the needs of our customers with the capabilities of our team.

* Produce high-quality schedules and project plans to build the foundation for the team's future success in holding strict deadlines.

* Identify inefficiencies in process, deficiencies in testing capabilities or quality, and concerns with safety and lead their improvement through collaboration with stakeholders with professionalism and dedication.

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* that in safely delivering on-time test results and data. You will outwardly represent our team's capabilities, and talent through customer focus.

You will have the opportunity to impact the future of space exploration through your passion for our mission of lowering the cost of millions of people to live and work in space to benefit Earth.

Qualifications

* B.S. Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Management, Engineering Management or similar

* 2 years' experience program, business, or project management in a development environment.

* High level understanding of aerospace component testing (types of tests, test-life-cycle, etc.).

* Experience leading multidisciplinary development projects, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost.

* Able to quickly build and navigate a professional network within a new organization, including with Responsible Engineers, buyers, other project managers, and other support personnel.

* Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.

* Experience with Project Management Tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera or similar.

* Aptitude for hands-on problem solving, with a passion for spacecraft systems.

* Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

* Self-starter, strong bias for action and sense of ownership.

* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

* Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

* Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

* Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

* MBA or M.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering.

* Experience with launch vehicle development, production, and operations and aerospace qualification test programs.

* Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital launch vehicles or human rated spacecraft.

* Demonstrated success working with suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality products.

* Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, actuators, servo-valves, flexible elements, and fittings, as well as test specific instrumentation.

* Program Management Professional (PMP) certification and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. Experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management and Cost Account Management such as EVM.

* Experience building tools for Data Analytics with SQL, Excel Power query, or Tableau

* Strong business management acumen and experience interfacing with large, geographically dispersed programs with large subcontractors.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $79,830-$111,672

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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