Senior Project Engineer - Pressurized Composite Structures - New Glenn

BLUE ORIGIN • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As a senior Project Engineer on the New Glenn team, you will be the organizational and execution leader for the development, qualification, and delivery of high-performance Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). You will be responsible for orchestrating the efforts of design, analysis, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver flight-critical hardware on schedule and within budget. Our team is at the forefront of developing the key technologies that will enable Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or related).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering role, with at least 3 years in a project management, technical lead, or project engineering capacity.
• Experience in managing projects involving the design, development, and delivery of complex hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing schedules, budgets, and project plans.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate between technical teams such as design, manufacturing, and test.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting project status to leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline or an MBA.
• PMP certification or formal training in project management methodologies.
• Experience managing projects in the aerospace industry, particularly with flight hardware.
• Familiarity with the lifecycle of composite structures or pressure vessels.
• Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or Jira.
• Experience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use metrics to drive team performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing external supplier relationships and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the COPV product lifecycle, from initial design through production and flight.
• Define and manage the scope, schedule, and budget for all team 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 key performance indicators (KPIs) and technical metrics related to team progress, design maturity, hardware delivery, and budget.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for regular status updates to program leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical and programmatic meetings, driving decision-making and resolving cross-functional roadblocks.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and opportunities, and develop action plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure hardware and services are delivered on time and to specification.
• Lead project planning for major reviews and readiness evaluations (e.g., PDR, CDR, TRR).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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