MK2 Senior Project Engineer

Application Close Date

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will report to the MK2 Program Operations Director and work closely with the vehicle manager for a specific MK2 deliverable. You will focus on managing schedule adherence and budget performance, acting as a key coordinator between engineering, production, and program stakeholders. You will support vehicle configuration management, facilitate change decisions, and maintain the processes, metrics, and reporting rhythms that enable the vehicle manager to successfully deliver the product.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and attention towards safe and reliable spaceflight.

• Manage and track schedule adherence and budget performance for the assigned MK2 deliverable
• Monitor resource allocation and program costs to support on-time, on-budget delivery
• Identify schedule risks and work with the vehicle manager and cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies
• Support the vehicle manager in maintaining program timelines and financial targets

• Track and facilitate MK2 vehicle change tickets, supporting decisions on change content and effectivity
• Coordinate vehicle configuration management activities with engineering and production teams
• Support the vehicle manager in assessing the impact of changes on schedule, cost, and technical performance
• Facilitate change implementation across engineering, production, and program management

• Develop and maintain program metrics and dashboards to track schedule, budget, and technical performance
• Report program status and critical path items to the vehicle manager, program leadership, and executives
• Work with MK2 Lunar Lander Data Analytics to establish and maintain reporting metrics for process insight
• Prepare and deliver performance-to-plan reporting for program and company-level reviews
• Contribute content to MK2 Lunar Lander program reporting rhythm and workflow

• Serve as a liaison between engineering, production, supply chain, and program management teams
• Translate design intent and program objectives across various engineering and production teams
• Facilitate communication and alignment between Integrated Product Team leadership and external manufacturing partners
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including program directors, product team managers, and EOLs

• Identify and support projects and processes that improve overall program success and delivery velocity
• Support continuous process improvements to enhance program operation, cost efficiency, and schedule performance
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of product development processes, integration plans, and performance metrics
• Identify and help resolve technical and operational challenges in coordination with the vehicle manager

• Support the vehicle manager through all phases of the product lifecycle, including Product Development and Qualification, New Product Introduction (NPI), and sustaining production
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to support vehicle build and test activities
• Track vehicle status for both vehicles in build and active vehicles

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (avionics, aerospace,…