Blue Origin

Project Manager - II

Blue Origin$91K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes
  • Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications
  • Experience with Databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming languages
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements
  • Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize technical data into actionable insights
  • Exceptional communication skills to explain technical concepts across diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain metrics for identifying schedule blockers and data-driven decision making
  • Implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks to enhance material readiness visibility
  • Validate MRP demand signals, resolving mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements
  • Ensure program-level tracking of design and schedule performance
  • Utilize data to identify and mitigate critical program schedule risks
  • Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to resolve technical issues affecting material flow

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
  • Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
  • Paid Time Off of up to four weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays
  • Education Support Program
  • Eligibility for bonuses based on company performance and individual contributions
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond. New Glenn is building the road to space.

The Project Manager II for the 9 Engine Mid Module is responsible for ensuring hardware availability within need time for our flight and qual article. This role maintains end-to-end planning and procurement signal flow for critical components, eliminating false demand, aligning MRP with P6 forecasts, and enabling on-time manufacturing and launch readiness. The position bridges engineering and supply chain disciplines to provide, data-driven decision making and systematic risk management for this mission-critical vehicle subsystem.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain metrics for quick schedule blocker identification and data-driven decision making, integrating inputs from engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.


  • Develop and implement data engineering solutions using AI/Databricks tools to enhance visibility into technical material readiness


  • Validate MRP demand signals, resolving eBOM-mBOM mismatches and ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and build strategy.


  • Ensure alignment with program-level tracking of design and schedule performance


  • Utilize data to identify and kick off mitigation for critical program schedule risks


  • Coordinate across Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing organizations to resolve technical issues affecting material flow, maintain clean and consistent data.


We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, passion for the mission, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is essential!

Qualifications:

  • Understanding of engineering change management and configuration control processes


  • Working knowledge of MRP systems and technical procurement specifications


  • Experience with databricks, AI, SQL, and/or other programming lanaguages


  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and aerospace materials/processes requirements


  • Experience with project scheduling tools and technical timeline management


  • Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical data into actionable insights


  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts across diverse functional teams


  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical data analysis tools


Preferred and Qualifications Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field


  • 3+ years of engineering project experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments


  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to use data to drive actions


  • Experience managing technical aspects of procurement for complex aerospace systems or assemblies


  • Track record of applying engineering principles to supply chain and material readiness challenges


  • Experience with ERP systems and technical data management platforms


  • Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, manufacturing processes, and compliance requirements


  • Demonstrated skill in technical risk assessment and mitigation planning


  • Experience applying data analytics (e.g., SQL, Databricks, BI tools) to improve engineering and procurement processes


Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single 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 experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45

Other site ranges may differ

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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.


About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
2000

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