Space Suit Project Manager in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Houston, TX seeks a Space Suits Project Manager to lead the space suit development program, including requirements development, hardware development, manufacturing, assembly and testing, and to manage the engineering team for the subsystem.

The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, cost estimating, schedule development, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination with NASA system managers and customers.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5–10 years of related engineering experience
• Experience coordinating across technical teams and with customers/managers

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and engineering for space suit subsystem
• Develop budgets, forecasts and cost estimates; monitor cost performance
• Develop schedules, procedures and work instructions; manage risk across subsystems

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost estimation

Clear communication

Cross-functional coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Space Suits Project Manager will:Perform project management and engineering functions for space suit development, including requirements development, hardware development, manufacturing, assembly, and test.Manage the engineering team for the specific space suit subsystem Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating Monitor cost performance for their subsystem development against established Develop and maintain company and customer financial Oversee and develop schedules, procedures, work instructions and process Develop risks and risk mitigation plans for rollup into the higher-level risk systemInteract frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, and operational Qualifications - External Requisition Qualifications:This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and businessneeds, 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 BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering schoolExperience managing and leading engineering Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levelsAbility to coordinate support from a wide range of technical Ability to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completionKnowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software.Requisition Preferences:Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and proceduresPrior experience working with Space Suits or other areas of Human SpaceflightDetailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in theoverall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/ TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, detailed knowledge of hardware design, knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.