Blue Origin

Spaceflight

TechnicalProjectManagerIII

$131–183k Reston, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Technical Project Manager III at Blue Origin. Skills: Technical Project Management, RF Systems, Spacecraft Systems. Manage RF component development projects. Develop efficient solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

positively impact safe human spaceflight; providing near-term value; completing challenging activities; shape the future of Blue Origin; return humans to the Moon; extend human presence permanently; meet program milestones; meet deliverables

Industry & Context.

Spaceflight
Problems you'll solve

solving novel problems

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation provided, Travel expected up to 5% of the time, Interviews will include a technical assessment, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements, hazardous materials transportation/shipping training, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MS Project, Jira, Primavera P6, BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field, 5+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant areas of engineering operations applied to spacecraft systems and environments, design/build/test project methodology experience with critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, and Cost Account Management such as Earned Value Management (EVM), team leadership, people management skills, Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships, Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to Have

MBA or Masters in Radio Frequency Engineering or related Engineering or Scientific field, Experience with space hardware procurement and supplier management, Experience with flight hardware development and qualification

What You'll Do.

Manage RF component development projects

Develop efficient solutions

Prepare for program reviews

Manage key operating metrics

Develop RF Systems product roadmaps

Understand stakeholder needs

Manage RF hardware procurement

Monitor technical progress

Review recommendations for change

Communicate progress to leadership

Ensure efficient product design

Support Agile planning

Establish operational best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with internal and external customers; Interface with external vendors and suppliers; Provide technical leadership; Coordinate with IPTs; Collaborate with other Technical Project Managers

Communication Scope

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Process & Methodology

technical project management, project management, critical path scheduling, IMP/IMS, risk management, requirements management, Cost Account Management, Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule baselines, robust plans, key operating metrics, program reviews, Agile-based planning, project deep dives

Full Job Description

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 engineering professionals, you will use your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited about providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply! This opportunity reports to the RF Systems Group inside of the Lunar Permanence business unit. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of design engineers, you’ll be deployed to programs that shape the future of Blue Origin. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth. **Special Mentions:** * Relocation provided * Travel expected up to 5% of the time * Interviews will include a technical assessment **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** * Responsible for the technical project management of the RF

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