Project Manager

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Project Manager to lead systems development for NASA Artemis programs. You will build and guide a capable team through design, manufacturing, testing, certification, and flight delivery of complex Government Furnished Equipment.

The role requires reviewing documentation, managing scope, cost and schedules, and close coordination with NASA PMs and program representatives. Candidates should have strong communication and leadership skills and be able to work in a

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering with 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to review TPS, DR, and DTP paperwork as needed.
• Knowledge of space flight hardware development and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Build a capable, cooperative and supportive team for development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major Government Furnished Equipment end items and Artemis projects.
• Direct and hold accountable matrix organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of flight hardware.
• Mentor Project Engineers in critical thinking, decision making and behaviors to improve PM effectiveness and create high performing teams.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical issues in flight hardware and test articles.
• Review and evaluate results from engineering tasks and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Apply Project Management processes and tools in development, sustainment or operation of flight hardware or systems.
• Define, communicate and mitigate project risks; establish a healthy project environment.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication skills

Scheduling

Team coordination

Education

BS degree in engineering

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 Project Manager to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company.

The Project Manager will

• Build a capable, cooperative and supportive team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major Government Furnished Equipment end items and of deep space Artemis engineering projects
• Direct and hold accountable matrix organizations in the requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of flight hardware.
• Mentor Project Engineers (PE) in critical thinking, decision making and behaviors to improve PM effectiveness and create high performing teams
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical within flight hardware, development or qualification test articles, or test support hardware.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks.
• Apply Project Management processes and tools in the development, sustainment or operation of human rated flight hardware or systems.
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Address project problems in a timely and straightforward manner
• Define, communicate and mitigate project risks
• Establish a healthy project environment
• Foster strong, healthy customer relationships
• Coordinate and support flight hardware and software products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission delivery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school, plus ten (10) years of related engineering experience.
• Must be able to review essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field (including space flight hardware development and certification processes), such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules and to work unsupervised for long periods.
• Perform cost and schedule estimating and management functions.
• Perform risk management including risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills. The position requires close coordination with the NASA Project Managers and ISS/Orion program representatives.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a 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 to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.