Technical Project Manager II - Test Capability Development

* Lead and manage the full lifecycle of hardware-based engineering projects: from requirements through design, build, integration, test, and final delivery
* Own technical project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management with an engineering-first mindset
* Act as primary technical focal point for assigned projects—driving detail-oriented coordination across hardware engineering teams
* Partner closely with systems, fluids, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls engineers to develop, review, and validate physical solutions
* Define, monitor, and control technical project scope, goals, and deliverables; proactively manage risk and technical changes
* Prepare and deliver engineering-focused project status and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
* Develop engineering-driven procurement packages and provide technical guidance for vendor/supplier selection and management of critical hardware
* Lead continuous improvement of engineering project management tools, technical processes, and documentation
* Adapt to evolving engineering requirements in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment
* Champion a detail-driven, safety-focused, and data-oriented culture throughout every physical and technical activity
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or other classical engineering discipline  + *(Degrees in Construction Management, Business, or unrelated fields are not considered for this position)
** 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience managing complex physical system projects in aerospace, high-pressure systems, or similarly safety-critical technical environments
* Demonstrated history of technical project management applied to multi-disciplinary engineered systems (schedules, critical path, change management, and after-action reporting on hardware)
* Proven record of delivering engineered hardware projects on time and under budget, while managing multiple, concurrent technical efforts
* Effective communicator for technical content—able to clearly articulate engineering details and present to cross-functional technical teams
* Excellent organization and documentation skills; able to decompose engineering challenges into actionable hardware milestones
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
* Must be able to successfully apply for badging at a government installation
* M.S. or higher in Engineering discipline; PMP certification
* 5+ years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary hardware systems engineering efforts
* Demonstrated, hands-on experience with:  + Aerospace flight hardware/component design or test  + Ground or test systems for fluids, cryogenics, pressure vessels, or structural systems  + Data acquisition, instrumentation, and physical controls hardware (not software-only systems)  + Data systems, instrumentation, or avionics
* Familiarity with project schedule and engineering controls tools: MS Project, Windchill, JIRA, Airtable, Tableau, or similar
* Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems in a hardware engineering setting
* Strong passion for, and knowledge of, the Blue Origin mission and the technical challenges of enabling human spaceflight
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* Note:

** Candidates with backgrounds primarily in construction, business/project management, or software-only engineering will not be considered for this position
* 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
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