Project Manager - Spaceflight Hardware

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 Project Manager to join Amentum on the JETS II Contract!

The Project Manager will:

• Perform project management for the sustainment of spaceflight hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly; in addition to troubleshooting anomalies and resupplying hardware.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance against established plans.
• Develop and maintain financial reports.
• Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flows.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Provide short, mid-, and long- range strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to hardware/software.
• Advocate on behalf of the project (hardware/software); lead activities related to the development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies.
• Represent the project at various NASA Boards.
• Develop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
• Contribute requirements for NASA's annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) exercise.
• Support Program assessments (i.e., minimum on-orbit sparing, Commercial Crew impacts, etc.)
• Review and provide project concurrence to change requests.
• Assign tasking within the team.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.​

Requisition Qualifications:

• 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 hardware processing for spaceflight.
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
• Experience with Astronaut interface/communication.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• 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
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.​

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of ten (10) years of related engineering experience
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems​

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

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.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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