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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Technical expertise in mechanical and fluid systems
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to quality
• Technical writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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
• 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

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD