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# Sr. Technical Project Manager, Ground System Test Engineering and Development

- **Company:** Blue Origin
- **Location:** Brevard County, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Biometrics, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Testing
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://blueorigin.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BlueOrigin/job/Space-Coast-FL/Sr-Technical-Project-Manager--Ground-System-Test-Engineering-and-Development_R67109

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM engineering discipline
 * 8+ years of experience with advanced professional expertise managing complex, cross-organizational engineering capital projects.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent projects with independent schedules, budgets, and stakeholders with no oversight required
 * Experience as Budget Owner with delegated cost approval authority on capital or engineering projects
 * Track record of leading anomaly investigations, root cause analyses, and recovery plan development on project execution issues
 * Experience coordinating across multiple functional engineering and support organizations (e.g., design, construction, procurement, safety, facilities) to deliver integrated systems
 * Proficiency in project management tools and methods in accordance with PMBOK or equivalent industry standards
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to serve as primary project contact with both technical teams and senior business unit leadership
 * Demonstrated ability to mentor others and assess team performance in a project management context
 * 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, * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
 * Experience managing ground system, test facility, or launch site development projects in an aerospace or industrial environment
 * Working knowledge of high-pressure and/or cryogenic fluid systems sufficient to evaluate technical risks, assess design trades, and communicate with engineering teams
 * Familiarity with ground system lifecycle processes including HAZOP/PHA, PSM requirements, Pre-Activation Reviews, and configuration management
 * Experience with construction project coordination, subcontract management, and capital project execution
 * Familiarity with Blue Origin or similar aerospace ground system development processes and documentation standards (P&IDs, system flow diagrams, HAZOPs, BOM structures)
 * Experience supporting or leading checkpoint reviews (SRR, IDR, FDR, PAR) for engineering or test facility programs

## Description

* Own and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, technical performance, and change control across the full ground system development lifecycle in accordance with the Ground System Life Cycle Procedure
 * Serve as Budget Owner; develop and maintain project budgets in coordination with Finance and Accounting processes.
 * Develop right-sized capital project estimates that accurately reflect scope, complexity, and risk; refine estimates through the project lifecycle as design matures and scope is better defined
 * Develop and maintain integrated project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestone schedules, and resource plans; anticipate and minimize bottlenecks and schedule risks across concurrent projects
 * Act as primary project contact for internal business unit customers (New Glenn, Lunar, Engines, Test Operations); establish and manage key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
 * Coordinate with Construction Project Managers to define work packages, procure necessary resources, and maintain construction schedules; engage Supply Chain and external vendors as required
 * Apply engineering and technical judgment to evaluate design trades, assess technical risks, and support sound decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
 * Engage Technical Evaluation Chairs (TEC) and support checkpoint reviews including SRR, IDR, FDR, and Pre-Activation Review (PAR).
 * Track and report project performance metrics; identify issues early and develop recovery plans; communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly to the Sr. Manager and senior leadership
 * Manage change control processes for design, scope, budget, and schedule changes in accordance with ground system change management procedures
 * Collaborate with DSCE (hardware and software), CAD, Facilities, Safety/EHS, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain functional teams to ensure complete and compliant project execution
 * Mentor junior project team members; assess team performance and contribute to process improvement efforts within the project management function, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

 * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
 * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
 * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
 * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical


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