Environmental Control and Life Support System Senior Project Manager

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Environmental Control and Life Support System Senior Project Manager to join the JETSII Contract at NASA centers across the United States. You will lead teams to develop spaceflight hardware, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and report status to national space program stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, prior government project management experience, and the ability to mentor early-career team members within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of related experience in government and internal company financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating.
• Experience managing and leading a team; strong communication with customers and management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead large and/or advanced flight hardware projects for NASA ECLSS.
• Manage risk across cost, schedule, and technical aspects of projects.
• Develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and define key requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost estimating

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS 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. 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 Environmental Control and Life Support System Senior Project Manager to join the JETSII Contract.

The ECLSS Senior Project Manager will:

• Report directly to the JETS Section Manager and provide direct support to the JETS EC Division Technical Manager and NASA EC3 Branch Chief for tasking
• Lead large and/or advanced flight hardware projects for NASA ECLSS team under the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science contract
• Lead of a team of engineers to develop mechanical or electrical hardware for space flight
• Perform project management for the sustainment of ECLSS hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly; in addition to troubleshooting anomalies and resupplying hardware.
• Develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and assess and develop key project requirements
• Manage risk throughout the life of the project, including cost, schedule and technical risks
• Ensure and document compliance with space flight hardware requirements and processes
• Effectively communicate project status to both JETS management and the NASA customer
• Coach and mentor early-career members of the project team
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and present project status at EC3 Branch Chief’s Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Prior experience with Government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.
• 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.

Preferences

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience
• Experience with ISS flight hardware processing for spaceflight
• Experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Experience at JSC or other NASA agency
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
• Familiar 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.

Compensation

• Salary starts at $115,500. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

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.

Compensation Details

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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

10/05/2026 - Until Filled

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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