Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager

Amentum

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager to join the JETSII Contract! The Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager will: Work with internal project and matrix support to build a successful team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major government furnished equipment end items for engineering spaceflight hardware projects Point contact and organizer of bases of estimate process for the flight hardware Develop and maintain financial reports that monitor cost performance against established plans Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flow. Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers to deliver up to date project performance Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware Provide strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to spaceflight hardware and software Advocate on behalf of the project in leading activities related to the development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies Represent the project at all the flight hardware development life cycle meetings Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission deliveryDevelop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware Create a very positive environment with the team that unites team members Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating
Experience with ISS flight hardware processing for spaceflight
Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification
Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis
Familiarity with the NASA/JSC engineering flight hardware life cycle process
Must be able to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support
Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required
Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team
Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 5 – 10 years of related engineering experience
Prior experience managing and leading a team

Responsibilities

Work with internal project and matrix support to build a successful team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major government furnished equipment end items for engineering spaceflight hardware projects
Point contact and organizer of bases of estimate process for the flight hardware
Develop and maintain financial reports that monitor cost performance against established plans
Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flow.
Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting
Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers to deliver up to date project performance
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware
Provide strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to spaceflight hardware and software
Advocate on behalf of the project in leading activities related to the development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies
Represent the project at all the flight hardware development life cycle meetings
Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission deliveryDevelop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews
Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware
Create a very positive environment with the team that unites team members
Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions
Perform other duties as required

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.