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Role Description

This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. As a Senior Technical Program Manager for Spacecraft Systems, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs for Blue Origin's groundbreaking TeraWave initiative. You will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical spacecraft systems from concept through production and operation.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays