Project Manager and Project Lead Engineer (Key)

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation is seeking a Project Manager and Project Lead Engineer (Key) for an onsite role in the DC area. A final DoD SECRET clearance is required for candidates.

The position emphasizes planning and directing spaceflight instrument and satellite systems programs from concept through closeout, with collaboration across Government, NASA, and industry. The role demands a BS in Engineering/Physics/Business and 8–10 years experience, plus strong ITAR knowledge and proficiency

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or Business; 8–10 years experience.
• Experience planning, directing, and managing spaceflight instruments and satellite systems.
• Spaceflight instrument and satellite systems program planning from concept to closeout.
• ITAR and defense trade acts information exchange requirements.
• Experience with space vehicle integration guidelines and safety hazard derivation.
• Experience coordinating with Government, NASA, co-contractors, academia and industry.
• Prototype fabrication of space-qualified instruments and payloads.
• Proficient with cross-platform word processing, project management, scheduling, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage spaceflight instrument and satellite projects.
• Coordinate with government, NASA, contractors, academia, and industry.
• Develop launch range documentation with safety and integration focus.
• Oversee prototype fabrication of space instruments and payloads.
• Maintain project schedules and documentation across programs.

Skills

Project management

Space systems

Interagency coordination

ITAR compliance

Hazard analysis

Launch integration

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physics/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Project management software

Scheduling tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

TSC is seeking a Project Manager and Project Lead Engineer (Key). This position is onsite in the DC area. Personnel must possess a final DoD granted SECRET security clearance.

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering, Physics, Business or Equivalent and 8-10 years of experience
• Specific experience in the planning, direction, and program management of spaceflight instruments, experimental payloads, and satellite and sounding rocket systems.
• Relevant experience with spaceflight instrument and satellite systems program planning, directing, and coordinating from concept formulation through final closeout.
• Specific experience with the technical coordination process among Government, NASA, Co-contractor, Academic, and Industry personnel.
• Experience with the requirements for controlling information exchanges under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and related defense trade acts.
• Relevant experience supporting the space vehicle integration process and experience with the appropriate guidelines and standards used for deriving safety hazards.
• Relevant experience with space vehicle integration guidelines, requirements, and standards used for deriving spaceflight instrument interface control, ground, and flight operation requirements.
• Specific experience interfacing with space vehicle and launch integration personnel, safety managers, and technical lead engineers to develop launch range documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with the fabrication and manufacture of prototype and limited production space-qualified instruments and payloads.
• Proficient with cross-platform word processing, project management, scheduling, spreadsheet, and database programs

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $107,000 - $143,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.