Lunar Module Descent Engine Controller (LMDE)

Hx5, Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

HX5, LLC in partnership with NASA Johnson Space Center seeks a Lunar Module Descent Engine Controller (LMDE), Project Manager (Engineer IV) to lead avionics design, development, and certification for flight hardware inHouston.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, drive schedule and cost management, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure mission readiness of propulsion and related systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with US citizenship/permanent residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of related aerospace experience.
• Master's degree preferred; license/certification may be required.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, program management, and systems integration.
• Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to drive cross-organizational collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/conversion of avionics for flight-representative LMDE hardware and systems.
• Build and mentor a capable team to deliver hardware through development, testing, and certification.
• Refine systems engineering processes and toolsets with stakeholders.
• Establish work authorization and task-order structure for the program.
• Provide input to requirements and design revisions for JSC programs.
• Mentor staff to improve decision-making and performance.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and certification groups.
• Oversee hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware and test support equipment.
• Review engineering work products for program objectives, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Stakeholder communication

Task organization

Hardware development/verification

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lunar Module Descent Engine Controller (LMDE), Project Manager
Engineer IV
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lunar Module Descent Engine Controller (LMDE), Project Manager to join the JETSII Contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the conversion of the existing MSFC linear-actuator controller concept into a JSC-led, flight-representative avionics design.
• 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.
• Establish work authorization and task-order structure.
• Input to JSC requirements and design revisions
• 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.-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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education andExperience:

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 normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Typically 5-10 years of related aerospace industry experience.

Preferences:

• 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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