Principal Technical Product Manager

Principal Technical Product Manager For Factory Automation

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 Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

As a Principal Technical Product Manager for Factory Automation, you will architect Blue Origin's next generation of machine and robot integration platform, the software layer that issues commands to CNC machines, robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, and test stands, and captures every output, reading, and state change without human transcription. Achieving the manufacturing rates required to make space accessible demands that our factory equipment and software operate as a single closed-loop system, where automation drives throughput while building quality and safety into every step of production. This is the discipline of IT/OT convergence, connecting enterprise software with factory floor equipment, and it is core to everything this role will build. You will define a multi-year strategy to integrate our factory equipment fleet into a unified software platform where commands flow from planning systems down to machines and telemetry flows back up with no manual step in between. You will partner with engineers, manufacturing operations, software engineering, and product design to establish the data standards, communication protocols, and product architecture that make this possible. And you will own the full product lifecycle, from mapping integration gaps on the factory floor today to shipping production systems that run without manual intervention tomorrow.

We are looking for someone who combines deep knowledge of factory automation systems and manufacturing operations with the product leadership to translate that expertise into software that ships. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Vision & Strategy: Develop a multi-year product vision that shapes company objectives, secures executive buy-in, and enables Blue Origin to meet our ambitious goals for production and launch.
• Roadmap Management: Develop and manage a 12-18-month plan spanning technology areas, aligning resources, milestones, and mitigation paths while resolving cross-business conflicts.
• Influence & Execution: Drive decisions with leaders of core business functions and top executives at Blue Origin. Align resources across the company to deliver on goals.
• Customer-Backed Innovation: Deploy iterative prototyping, testing, and scaling to deliver simple, high-value solutions to complex problems, continuously validated by broad customer feedback and data.
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Influence technical decisions and end-state architectures for entire domains, evaluating emerging technologies for durable business value.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Define and implement metrics and frameworks to guide investments and measure success of product launches. Communicate insights crisply to leadership.
• Release & Change Management at Scale: Lead strategic risk mitigation and readiness activities to ensure smooth roll-outs and measurable impact across multiple organizations.
• Continuous Improvement & Tooling Innovation: Utilize AI to increase the velocity of deliverables, boost productivity, and codify best practices company-wide.
• Stakeholder Communication Excellence: Produce high-impact narratives and reviews that drive key decisions and keep executives aligned on progress, risks, and next steps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Industry Experience: Hands-on experience with factory automation systems, machine and robot integration, or manufacturing operations in aerospace, automotive, medical devices or a similarly complex manufacturing industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of product management experience, or a combination of product management and hands-on experience in factory automation and manufacturing operations. Proven track record of driving complex technical initiatives from concept to production at scale.
• Agile/Scrum/Lean Expertise: Strong experience with Lean, Agile, and Scrum methodologies, and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence. Demonstrated ability to lead agile development processes and leverage AI to accelerate delivery and team productivity.
• Technical Acumen: Experience working closely with UX design and software engineering teams. Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, make trade-offs, and evaluate new ideas.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to leverage data for decision-making and product prioritization.
• AI & Emerging Technology Fluency: Demonstrated ability to adopt and utilize AI tools and evolving technologies to prototype, iterate, and ship features with speed and quality.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Customer-Centric: Strong customer empathy and a passion for building products that deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $197,849.00 - $276,987.90

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 role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state,