Amentum · 3 days ago
Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider, and they are seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager to join their JETSII Contract. The role involves overseeing the development and management of spaceflight hardware projects, including financial reporting, team coordination, and troubleshooting hardware issues.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
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 delivery
Develop 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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