Blue Origin · 12 hours ago
Technical Program Manager III - Lunar Permanence
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The role of Technical Program Manager III is to lead and manage the full lifecycle of hardware-based engineering projects within the Lunar Permanence business unit, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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, mechanical, and analysis 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
Develop, document, and evolve program management processes within Blue’s established policies specific to Core Components that integrate across multiple customers
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
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or other classical engineering discipline
5+ years of project and/or program management experience in an aerospace environment
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Proven experience with project planning and execution software (P6, MS Project, Jira)
Must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation
Preferred
M.S. or higher in Engineering discipline; PMP certification
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with: Aerospace flight hardware/component design or test, Mechanical systems to include docking, pressure vessels, and structural systems
Familiarity with engineering controls tools: Windchill, Tableau, Baserow, or similar
Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems in a hardware engineering setting
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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