Project Manager, Flight Hardware (BT-26199)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager, Flight Hardware to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering space hardware from development through certification.

You will partner with stakeholders to manage cost, schedule, risk, and performance. This onsite role requires a US citizenship or permanent residency and a background in aerospace or DoD programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in aerospace/defense.
• Citizenship or permanent residency required.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, PM and systems integration.
• Proven leadership and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver aerospace hardware through development, manufacturing, testing, and certification.
• Refine systems engineering processes with stakeholders and best practices.
• Mentor staff to improve decision-making and performance.
• Direct cross-organizational activities across requirements, design, testing and certification.
• Oversee hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware, development or qualification units.
• Assess engineering work products against program objectives.
• Communicate risk, status, and milestones to leadership.
• Foster productive project environment and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Risk assessment

Cost estimation

Schedule management

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Excel

Job description

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:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with 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.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.