Project Engineer III, VAST Umbilical

Blue Origin • Space Coast, FL

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About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Project Engineer III to support the VAST Umbilical team and the development and operations of Ground and Vehicle Umbilical Systems for the New Glenn launch system. The role contributes to the end-to-end development, delivery, refurbishment, and relaunch of complex umbilical systems. It requires technical expertise, leadership, detailed attention to safety and quality, and a commitment to safe, repeatable spaceflight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of technical project engineering 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.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to manage a large number of stakeholders across the organization.
• 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

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, construction, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with hardware development, manufacturing, or test campaigns.
• PMP certification.

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.
• Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Relocation provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level