Mission-Critical Space Hardware Project Manager

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will lead cross-functional teams through design, manufacture, test, certification and flight readiness for government furnished equipment and Artemis programs.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and cost/schedule oversight, with experience in space hardware development and verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Typically 5–10 years of related engineering experience.
• Knowledge of space flight hardware development and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead teams for development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining of flight hardware and Artemis projects.
• Direct matrix organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification.
• Mentor engineers in critical thinking and decision making to improve PM effectiveness.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware and test articles.
• Review evidence of results from engineering tasks for quality and adequacy.
• Apply project management processes and tools across development, sustainment or operation of space hardware.
• Communicate risks and mitigation plans; foster strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate product and systems development through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Cost & Schedule Estimating

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace seeks a Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will lead cross-functional teams through design, manufacture, test, certification and flight readiness for government furnished equipment and Artemis programs.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and cost/schedule oversight, with experience in space hardware development and verification.