Senior Project Engineer - Lunar Core Components

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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.

We are looking for a Project Engineer located at Launch Site One (LSO) to act as the on-site Project Lead ensuring all Lunar Core Components work requiring testing in Texas has full alignment from the associated Texas Test and Operations teams. This person will identify opportunities to consolidate separate testing requests to maximize existing test facilities and drive the development of additional capabilities where needed.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring that product teams and test engineers supporting from Washington, Alabama, and Florida are able to perform required testing at LSO. This person will serve as the on-site representative of the Lunar Core Components Test team and will report directly to that team's director.

An ideal candidate is highly organized, a self-starter, curious and solution oriented, able to see the bigger picture while also managing to the details across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain the schedule for Lunar Core Components Testing at Launch Site One, including but not limited to:
  • Pumps
  • Zero gravity propellant management devices
  • Separation systems testing
• Define and manage scope, schedule, and budget for all component-level activities, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordination hub between design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs and technical metrics related to team progress, hardware delivery, and budget performance
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for regular status updates to program leadership and key stakeholders
• Facilitate technical and programmatic meetings, driving cross-functional decision-making and resolving programmatic roadblocks
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and opportunities, and develop robust action plans
• Coordinate with internal ground support development, operations, and test teams to ensure test sites and test events are delivered on time and to specification
• Lead project planning for major reviews and readiness evaluations: SRR, PAR, PDR, CDR, TRR

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering role, preferably with aerospace hardware or complex technical systems, including some aspect of product development.
• Experience in managing projects involving the design, development, and delivery of complex hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing schedules, budgets, and integrated project plans.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate between multiple technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting project status to various levels of leadership.

Desired:

• Experience with hazardous systems.
• Experience managing projects in the aerospace industry, particularly with flight hardware for launch vehicles or spacecraft.
• Experience managing a portfolio of aerospace components such as pumps, valves, actuators, mechanisms, or tanks.
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use metrics to drive team performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing relationships and schedules across time zones and sites.

Culture Statement

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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.

• 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.

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