Project Manager, Flight Hardware

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Disability benefits

Life insurance

401k

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Career training and development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager, Flight Hardware to lead a team delivering aerospace hardware across development, manufacturing, testing, and certification.

The role partners with stakeholders to refine systems engineering processes and mentors staff to improve decision-making and collaboration. The position requires DoD/space experience, a technical engineering degree, and at least five years of related work.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship or permanent residency due to sensitive customer information.
• Experience in the space industry or DoD programs.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, program management, and systems integration.
• Strong leadership with a record of motivating teams and customer satisfaction.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
• Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
• Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a capable team to deliver aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering.
• Partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering and integration processes and practices.
• Mentor project management and technical staff to improve decision-making and teamwork.
• Direct and hold accountable supporting organizations in requirements development and certification activities.
• Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware and test support equipment.
• Review engineering work products to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to leadership and review boards.
• Maintain a healthy project environment and promote collaboration and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Risk assessment

Cost and schedule estimation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TEAMS

Job description

The Project Manager, Flight Hardware will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 5 year of recent and related work experience.
• 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.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
• Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
• Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.

DESIRED:

• 10-15 years of related aerospace industry experience preferred
• Master's degree preferred.
• 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.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• retirement 401k
• vacation
• sick pay
• holidays
• flexible work schedules (when available)
• many other options
• We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.