Core Components Technical Project Manager III - Lunar Permanence

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will draw upon an engineering foundation and program leadership to deliver complex, hands-on hardware projects on time and within budget. In this role, you will work directly with Lunar Core Components Mechanical team to drive product development impacting multiple Lunar Permanence vehicles across Blue's catalog. This high-impact opportunity is ideal for those hands-on individuals who love combining applied engineering, technical detail, program management principles and a passion for human spaceflight to pave the road to space.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• 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

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Aerospace flight hardware / component design or test

Compensation Range for :

CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Background Check

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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.

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.

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