Mechanical & Fluids Ground Support Equipment Technical project manager – New Glenn, SEIT Integrated Vehicle Test Engineering

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

Who We Are

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. At Blue Origin, our work directly shapes the history of space exploration. We are driven by a singular vision: millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and making that vision a reality.

The Role

As part of a small, passionate, and highly accomplished team, you will serve as the technical bridge between mechanical and fluid systems designers and their counterpart test engineers, suppliers, ensuring that Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for New Glenn — Blue Origin's orbital launch vehicle — is developed with a clear, unified understanding of both design intent, and test requirements within cost and schedule to meet test and production readiness.

You will be the technical integrated product lead gathering inputs from designers and test engineers on both sides, consolidating requirements, resolving conflicts, and keeping development efforts with internal and external suppliers, cost and schedule on track. Your ability to speak the language of both the system design and the GSE test readiness across mechanical and fluid domains will be what makes you invaluable to this team.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight and the testing of space vehicles.  Bias for action and passion for our mission and vision are required.  You will be managing several test GSE development projects for the Integrated Vehicle Test team.

What You'll Do:

• Collect, combine, and reconcile requirements from mechanical and fluid testing and design disciplines, identifying conflicts early and working with all teams to reach resolution
• Gather and consolidate feedback from both mechanical and fluid test engineers regarding GSE performance, test readiness gaps, operational needs, and lessons learned — translating that input into actionable direction for design teams
• Work directly with mechanical and fluid systems designers to ensure GSE designs reflect real test environment needs, operational constraints, and safety requirements surfaced by the test teams
• Track and communicate technical status across mechanical and fluid GSE development efforts, maintaining clear visibility into where designs stand, what feedback is outstanding, and what decisions are needed
• Engage directly with hardware and documentation — navigate CAD models, review mechanical assemblies, fluid schematics and P&IDs, interpret engineering drawings, and extract the information needed to keep all teams aligned
• Champion a culture of safety, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving across every interaction

What You Bring

Required:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with mechanical and/or fluid systems in a development or test environment — enough to credibly engage with both designers and test engineers across both disciplines
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assemblies, fluid schematics, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and test procedures
• Ability to navigate CAD models, understand mechanical component relationships and fluid system layouts, and use them to inform technical conversations
• Proficiency with planning and status tracking tools such as MS Project, P6 Primavera, JIRA, or equivalent
• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills — able to run productive technical conversations and communicate status clearly to all levels
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping information accurate and current
• Self-starter mentality with a strong bias for action in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Desired:

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Hands-on experience with aerospace Ground Support Equipment, particularly mechanical handling systems, fluid handling, propellant loading, or high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Familiarity with mechanical structural systems including lifting fixtures, handling equipment, mechanical ground interfaces, and structural test articles
• Familiarity with cryogenic fluid systems such as LOX, LH2, or high-pressure nitrogen in development or operational settings
• Background in launch vehicle development, production, and/or operations
• Experience supporting verification, integration, and testing (VI&T) of orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft across both mechanical and fluid systems
• Knowledge of pressure system and structural standards such as ASME, CGA, or equivalent aerospace codes
• Experience applying  critical path scheduling to technical development efforts, including cost
• PMP certification or equivalent technical leadership credentials
• Experience building data analytics and reporting tools using SQL, Excel Power Query, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements decomposition, interface definition, and configuration control across mechanical and fluid domains

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• 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

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  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.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.