NASA SLD Mission- Projects Manager - Glenn

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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.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn in support of building a sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar surface.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will lead technical teams to develop and integrate SLD mission‑unique hardware onto New Glenn. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact our relationship with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program and enable integration and launch of their payloads.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Lead development projects collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and program timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mission‑unique hardware stakeholders, providing regular project updates, status reports, and ensuring clear communication across multiple teams.
• Track and report on new development project performance using relevant tools and metrics, adapting strategies as necessary to ensure continued progress and alignment with overall goals.
• Identify potential risks and issues within the project scope, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure the successful project execution.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring that all project lifecycle phases and variations are accurately recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, recommending and implementing enhancements to project processes, tools, and best practices.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed throughout the project.
• Interface with customers through leading edge and mission integration phases and ensuring excellent customer experience.
• Develop and maintain resource‑loaded mission Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and coordinate progress with customers.

• B.S. in Engineering field
• 10+ years managing complex, multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced, aerospace projects
• 5+ years of industry experience in launch system or satellite operations
• Strong oral and written communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization
• Occasional travel required

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and people management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of launch vehicle development and payload integration
• Proven expertise in managing large‑scale space programs
• Strong engineering background in mechanical/structural, fluids, and/or tanks
• Experience working with government customers

CA applicants: $–$; CO applicants: $–$; WA applicants: $–$. Other site ranges may differ.

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