ECLSS Flight Hardware Project Manager

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is looking for a candidate passionate about human space exploration to manage projects related to the International Space Station (ISS) and Orion hardware development. You will oversee budgeting and communication with NASA, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and relevant experience.

The position offers benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in project management or related field.
• Prior experience with government financial reporting.
• Self-motivated team player capable of handling complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for the sustainment of ISS and Orion hardware.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support.
• Interface with NASA managers and operational customers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Excellent communication

Team leadership

NASA processes familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for the sustainment of International Space Station (ISS) and Orion hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly, including troubleshooting anomalies and resupplying hardware.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance against established plans.
• Develop and maintain company and customer (primarily government) 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.
• Develop and present project status at NASA customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
• Finalize requirements for NASA's annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) exercise and the Internal Task Agreement (ITA) with the NASA program.
• Support NASA Program assessments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Prior experience with government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
• Ability to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support.
• Self‑motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and collaborate in problem solving as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NASA flight hardware processing for spaceflight.
• Experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience at Johnson Space Center (JSC) or another NASA agency.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
• Familiarity with reviewing Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support.

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Generally an office environment, with inside or outside tasks as required.
• 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 the established work schedule is critical.
• 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.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is classified as EN2-EN4. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, relevant laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.