Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager - Structures Division

Amentum•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager for the Structures Division to support NASA deep space exploration programs as part of a team with Bastion. The role supports the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major government-furnished spaceflight hardware. It coordinates project resources and hardware lifecycle activities, including design, procurement, fabrication, testing, data analysis, certification, and mission delivery. The manager also oversees project financial reporting, estimates, procedures, and status reporting, and works with NASA managers, internal disciplines, and operational customers. The position may be considered at multiple advertised levels based on candidate experience, requirements, and business needs.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of related experience; licenses or certifications may be required.
Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating.
Experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processing for spaceflight.
Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware processes and certification.
Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
Familiarity with the NASA/JSC engineering flight hardware lifecycle process.
Ability to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight or testing support.
Self-motivation, teamwork, adaptability to a dynamic environment, and ability to complete assignments as required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with customers and management at all levels.
Ability to prepare written documents and give verbal presentations at meetings.
Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical and electrical systems and collaborate with others on problem-solving.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
Professional behavior that promotes productivity, teamwork, and cooperation; appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk or hazard.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build and coordinate a project and matrix-support team for development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of government-furnished spaceflight hardware.
Serve as the point of contact and organizer for flight hardware bases of estimate.
Develop and maintain financial reports that monitor cost performance against established plans.
Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions, and process flows.
Review and analyze financial data to ensure reporting accuracy.
Interface with internal disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers regarding current project performance.
Plan and execute troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures in flight hardware or test-support hardware.
Develop strategic and logistical plans for new project development, sustaining engineering, and spaceflight hardware and software resupply activities.
Represent project interests and lead activities concerning development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies.
Represent the project at flight hardware development lifecycle meetings.
Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight or mission delivery.
Develop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk reviews.
Create a positive team environment that unites team members.
Perform job functions according to pre-established guidelines or instructions and perform other duties as required.
Work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.