Blue Origin · 5 hours ago
Sr. Project Engineer - Components - New Glenn
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
8+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Sr. Project Engineer will lead the development, qualification, and delivery of critical vehicle components for the New Glenn launch vehicle, ensuring project execution aligns with program objectives.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a portfolio of component lifecycles, from initial design through production and flight
Define and manage the scope, schedule, and budget for all component-level activities, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact and coordination hub between design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution
Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and technical metrics related to team progress, hardware delivery, and budget performance
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for regular status updates to program leadership and key stakeholders
Facilitate technical and programmatic meetings, driving cross-functional decision-making and resolving programmatic roadblocks
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and opportunities, and develop robust action plans
Coordinate with internal manufacturing teams and external suppliers to ensure hardware and services are delivered on time and to specification
Lead project planning for major reviews and readiness evaluations (e.g., PDR, CDR, TRR)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related)
Minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering role, with at least 3 years in a project management, technical lead, or project engineering capacity
Experience in managing projects involving the design, development, and delivery of complex hardware systems
Demonstrated experience creating and managing schedules, budgets, and integrated project plans
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate between multiple technical teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting project status to various levels of leadership
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline or an MBA
PMP certification or formal training in project management methodologies
Experience managing projects in the aerospace industry, particularly with flight hardware for launch vehicles or spacecraft
Experience managing a portfolio of aerospace components such as valves, actuators, mechanisms, or structures
Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Jira
Experience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Demonstrated ability to develop and use metrics to drive team performance and make data-driven decisions
Experience managing external supplier relationships and schedules
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
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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