Blue Origin · 6 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - Spacecraft Systems
Bay Area, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $277K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a pioneering company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Spacecraft Systems to lead complex technical programs for the TeraWave initiative, driving the planning and execution of spacecraft systems from concept through production and operation.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program management for TeraWave spacecraft systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and mission success criteria
Create and maintain comprehensive program plans, schedules, and resource allocations across multiple spacecraft engineering disciplines
Coordinate complex dependencies between spacecraft subsystem teams, including thermal, propulsion, avionics, structures, GNC, and flight software to ensure synchronized development and integration
Drive technical decision-making processes for spacecraft architecture and system solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Establish program governance frameworks for spacecraft development, including key metrics, milestone tracking, and executive reporting mechanisms
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks through structured risk management processes specific to spacecraft systems
Lead technical reviews and milestone assessments for spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with program requirements and quality standards
Represent spacecraft systems programs to senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders, effectively communicating technical concepts and program status
Collaborate with engineering leads to optimize spacecraft development cycles, integration processes, and testing protocols
Guide teams through technical challenges in spacecraft thermal management, propulsion systems, avionics architecture, structural design, and flight software development
Drive continuous improvement in program management methodologies and spacecraft engineering processes
Oversee integration of spacecraft systems with broader TeraWave satellite communications infrastructure
Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations critical to spacecraft systems capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in technical program management for complex spacecraft or satellite systems
7+ years of experience managing programs related to satellite development, integration, or operations
Demonstrated experience with full lifecycle program management for spacecraft systems, from conception through deployment
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering principles and development methodologies
Experience with risk management, resource planning, and schedule development for technical aerospace programs
Proven ability to lead cross-functional spacecraft engineering teams in a complex, matrix organization
Experience with program budgeting, financial tracking, and resource allocation for spacecraft development
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex spacecraft technical concepts to various audiences
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
Experience with communications satellite systems, payloads, or related technologies
Background in satellite thermal design, propulsion systems, avionics, structures, GNC, or flight software development
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent program management certification
Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid product development methodologies adapted for hardware systems
Knowledge of verification and validation processes for high-reliability spacecraft systems
Experience with government contracts or aerospace industry programs
Background in managing transitions from prototype to production for spacecraft systems
Experience with spacecraft technical risk assessment and mitigation for first-of-kind systems
History of successfully delivering complex spacecraft technical programs under challenging constraints
Experience with AI&T (Assembly, Integration & Test) planning and execution for spacecraft systems
Familiarity with requirements development and management for spacecraft systems
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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