Section Manager, Propulsion & Power Systems — Space Programs

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Section Manager for Propulsion, Pyro and Power Systems to lead a 50+ person team at Johnson Space Center under the JETSII contract. This role oversees test operations, project requirements, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will manage resources, budgets, scheduling, and performance metrics while coordinating with NASA branches and senior management to ensure milestones are met and innovation is fostered.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management or supervisory role or coordinating and forecasting activities for employees
• Strong communication skills to include gathering of information and creation and delivery of presentation to customer and internal management
• Thorough understanding and broad application of occupational safety and health regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques

Responsibilities

• Manage the Propulsion, Pyro and Power Systems section within Energy and Space Simulation Group.
• Direct daily activities of 50+ employees across multiple JSC facilities.
• Coordinate requirements for test and project requests with NASA ESTA Branch management.
• Provide project management, cost and schedule monitoring, and performance metrics.
• Ensure test facilities are maintained, calibrated, and compliant with safety policies.
• Forecast resources and manage budget to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Lead and support hiring, onboarding, timecard approvals, and performance appraisals.
• Develop procedures and policies to strengthen test operations.
• Collaborate with other managers to resolve issues and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MS degree (preferred)

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum seeks a Section Manager for Propulsion, Pyro and Power Systems to lead a 50+ person team at Johnson Space Center under the JETSII contract. This role oversees test operations, project requirements, and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will manage resources, budgets, scheduling, and performance metrics while coordinating with NASA branches and senior management to ensure milestones are met and innovation is fostered.