Technical Program Manager- Technical Product Integrator, Core Avionics & RF

Technical Program Manager (Technical Product Integrator)

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 Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Blue Origin is a pioneering team dedicated to building a future where millions of people live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. Our team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers is committed to a culture of safety.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (Technical Product Integrator) to own the end-to-end production readiness and vertical integration of core avionics and RF radio assemblies for the Lunar program. This role is the bridge between engineering, the core components business unit, and our Grandview, MO manufacturing site, with a strong emphasis on printed circuit board (PCB) / circuit card assembly (CCA) manufacturing. You will own the master production schedule, labor and capacity planning, and make/buy/where decisions for your product lines, ensuring that hardware is delivered on time and at quality to support vehicle integration in Florida.

Special Mentions:

• Position is based in Kent WA; No relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 5%-10% of the time

Key Responsibilities

Production Integration & Vertical Integration

• Own the master production schedule for assigned core avionics and RF radio products (development, qualification, and flight builds).
• Drive vertical integration of currently outsourced PCB/CCA assemblies into internal manufacturing, partnering closely with engineering, supply chain, and factory teams.
• Lead or heavily contribute to make/buy/where decisions for PCBs/CCAs and related assemblies, balancing cost, risk, capacity, and schedule.
• Translate product and engineering requirements into factory-ready build plans, ensuring tooling, processes, and test capabilities are in place.

Factory Interface & Operations

• Act as the primary interface between the core components team in Kent and the Grandview, MO manufacturing site for your products.
• Partner with planning, operations, and production leads to ensure line readiness, staffing, and material availability.
• Develop and maintain labor and capacity plans (touch labor and support labor) and highlight constraints early.
• Monitor production performance (schedule adherence, yield, rework, scrap) and drive corrective actions with the appropriate teams.

Production Readiness & Execution

• Own the plan to achieve Production Readiness (PR) milestones for your products, from development through rate production.
• Track and communicate schedule variances, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Coordinate builds across multiple sites (development in Kent, manufacturing in Grandview, integration in Florida) and ensure alignment on priorities and build sequence.
• Support build reviews, readiness reviews, and factory ramp activities as the accountable TPM for your scope.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the "bridge builder" between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management for your product lines.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution related to design for manufacturability/test (DFM/DFT), build flow, test coverage, and quality escapes.
• Provide clear, structured communication on status, risks, and decisions to leadership and partner teams.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing, or related technical field; or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing/operations.

5+ years of experience in hardware-focused roles such as:

• Technical Program/Project Manager
• Manufacturing Engineer (electronics)
• Hardware Operations Program Manager
• Product Integrator or similar

Demonstrated experience working with printed circuit board / circuit card assemblies (PCB/CCA) in a production or NPI environment, such as:

• SMT assembly processes, board-level test, failure analysis, or yield improvement.
• Collaboration with electronics manufacturing facilities or contract manufacturers (EMS/CM).

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on or direct ownership experience with PCB/CCA manufacturing for complex electronic systems (avionics, RF, communications, or similar).

Experience leading vertical integration or insourcing efforts: moving hardware from suppliers into internal factories.

Proven ownership of production schedules, capacity and labor planning, and ramp plans for hardware product lines.

Experience working across multiple sites, e.g., design/development in one location and manufacturing in another.

Strong understanding of production readiness milestones and the transition from development to rate production.

Demonstrated ability to:

• Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
• Drive decisions on make/buy/where tradeoffs.
• Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders about status, risks, and mitigations.

Experience in aerospace, avionics, RF, or other safety-critical hardware environments is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

A stable, executable master production schedule for core avionics/RF assemblies that stays aligned across Kent, Grandview, and Florida.

On-time, in-full delivery of PCB/CCA-based hardware to vehicle integration, with clear ownership for resolving factory issues.

A clear and sustainable vertical integration path for key electronic assemblies, reducing reliance on external suppliers while maintaining quality and schedule.

Positive feedback from engineering and factory partners that you are the single, reliable point of coordination for your product lines.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

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