Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will work with the branch leader to define and deploy scalable processes for managing the branch scope, driving cross team communication, drive consistent reporting, delivering development labs and hardware, and drive a consistent team culture. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience defining and scaling program management processes, leading development hardware projects, knowledge of high-rate manufacturing, managing product roadmaps, understanding of engineering definition processes, and capability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Relocation provided
- Travel expected up to 20% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Define and deploy scalable branch schedule management process/tool that allows responsible engineers to own schedules with minimal friction for schedule reporting.
- Develop and deploy scalable processes for internal and up/out communication and reporting of branch KPIs
- Own branch product development roadmap
- Own definition of development lab and development hardware facility requirements and drive rapid on ramping of that facility (in concert with operations and facilities)
- Own branch employee onboarding program
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in engineering, business, or finance +7 years relevant industry experience
- Experience developing scalable program management frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for all levels of the organization
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program direction
- Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc.) and/or ERP/MES systems.
- 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
- MS/MBA in engineering, business, or finance + 10 years relevant industry experience
- Experience managing engineering projects
- Experience delivering hardware in a high-rate manufacturing environment
- Experience across the full lifecycle (concept through customer support) of hardware or software delivery
- Experience using AI to make program management processes more efficient
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.
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.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- 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 companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results, or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
