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

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you 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.

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.
• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and 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
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical designs within flight hardware, development or qualification test articles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISS flight hardware Class 1 and processes
• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Background in flight hardware development, testing, and certification.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.