Aerospace Project Manager - NASA Mission Systems Lead

Aerodyne Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerodyne Industries, a dynamic engineering and IT services firm with a footprint in Houston, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead aerospace hardware development programs from concept through certification. You will build and guide teams, coordinate across engineering, program management, and systems integration, and ensure delivery on schedule, cost, and performance.

Key responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and mentoring staff to improve decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred) and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• License and certification may be required.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, including engineering, program management, and systems integration.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams, achieving customer satisfaction, and driving cooperation across organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
• Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
• Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a capable, collaborative team to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and refine systems engineering and integration processes, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance decision-making, critical thinking, and overall team performance.
• Direct and hold accountable supporting organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification activities.
• Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting to address issues in flight hardware, development or qualification units, or test support equipment.
• Review and assess the adequacy of engineering work products, ensuring results meet program objectives.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to program leadership and review boards.
• Maintain a healthy and productive project environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Hardware development

Cost & schedule estimation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline

Master's degree preferred

5–10 years of related experience

Job description

Aerodyne Industries, a dynamic engineering and IT services firm with a footprint in Houston, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead aerospace hardware development programs from concept through certification. You will build and guide teams, coordinate across engineering, program management, and systems integration, and ensure delivery on schedule, cost, and performance.

Key responsibilities include risk management, stakeholder communication, and mentoring staff to improve decision-making.