Aerospace Program Manager, Life Support Systems

Leidos LLC; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Webster, Texas, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NASA CLD program initiatives focused on life support and multi-disciplinary spaceflight systems. You will guide end‑to‑end project lifecycles, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliance with NASA processes to deliver safe, reliable systems for long-duration missions.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and BOEs, managing risks, and interfacing with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in aerospace, space systems, or related technical programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing NASA or human spaceflight‑related projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycle management including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of aerospace and life support system projects.
• Manage development, integration, and certification of spaceflight hardware and software systems.
• Develop and maintain resource‑loaded schedules, cost estimates, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Coordinate across multi‑disciplinary teams including ECLSS, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering.
• Interface with external customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements and program objectives.
• Support design reviews, technical reviews, and program milestone reviews.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes across projects.
• Ensure compliance with NASA processes for requirements, verification, safety, quality, and configuration management.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including work orders, test plans, and engineering products.
• Provide regular status reporting on cost, schedule, and technical performance to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

8+ years PM experience

NASA/spaceflight experience

Strong communication

Matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Configuration management

Job description

Leidos in Webster, Texas, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NASA CLD program initiatives focused on life support and multi-disciplinary spaceflight systems. You will guide end‑to‑end project lifecycles, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliance with NASA processes to deliver safe, reliable systems for long-duration missions.

Responsibilities include developing schedules and BOEs, managing risks, and interfacing with customers and stakeholders.