Engineer III, VAST Umbilical Operations

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

11d•$99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar space, and beyond. New Glenn’s first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed to be human-capable. As part of a small team, the Engineer will advance the design, development, and testing of New Glenn launch vehicle umbilical systems. The position contributes directly to safe, repeatable spaceflight and calls for technical expertise, leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety. Relocation is provided, occasional travel may be required, and interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of project or program management experience.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects.
Proficiency with scheduling and planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or Jira.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and risk management.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with hardware development, manufacturing, or test campaigns.
Experience in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project execution, from requirements definition and planning through delivery.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and resource plans.
Coordinate across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, test, and launch operations teams.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and programmatic risks.
Facilitate design reviews and program status meetings.
Manage supplier and vendor deliverables, working with Supply Chain on contracts and performance.
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or other factors.