Project Manager

GeoControl Systems; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Remote work options

Educational reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Tax saving options

Disability insurance

Life and accident insurance

Parental and pregnancy leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GeoControl Systems in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead aerospace hardware programs from development through certification. You will build and mentor a capable team, partner with stakeholders, and drive cost, schedule, and risk decisions to meet program objectives.

The role requires a broad engineering background, 5–10 years in aerospace, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 5–10 years of related experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, and certification.
• Proficient in cost and schedule estimation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a collaborative team to deliver aerospace hardware.
• Partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering processes.
• Mentor project management and technical staff.
• Direct activities in requirements, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification.
• Oversee hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware and test assets.
• Review engineering work products for program objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to leadership.
• Maintain a productive project environment with accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree preferred

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 Geocontrol Systems, a teammate company!

The Project Manager Will

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

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 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).
• 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.

Requisition Preferences

• Typically 10–15 years of related aerospace industry experience.
• Familiarity with aerospace program life-cycle processes and standards.
• Experience in mission planning, analysis, and operational integration.
• Background in government or industry aerospace programs, including interface with customer program offices.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, integration, and verification practices.

Benefits

GCS health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental and pregnancy leave.