Space Systems Project Manager for NASA Exploration

Amentum; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Houston is seeking a SWME Project Manager to lead the spacesuit water membrane evaporator development within the JETSII contract with Oceaneering. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to meet technical and schedule goals.

Responsibilities include managing budgeting, forecasting, cost estimating, risk management, and interface with NASA and vendors. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work across diverse disciplines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience leading engineering projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for spacesuit water membrane evaporator development.
• Coordinate systems, project, test and logistics engineering activities.
• Manage project budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Monitor cost performance and develop financial reports.
• Develop and manage project schedule and risk processes.
• Interface with NASA personnel and vendors on a regular basis.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Budgeting & cost estimating

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary coordination

Independent work

Mechanical design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

PhD in Engineering (rare)

Job description

Amentum in Houston is seeking a SWME Project Manager to lead the spacesuit water membrane evaporator development within the JETSII contract with Oceaneering. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams to meet technical and schedule goals.

Responsibilities include managing budgeting, forecasting, cost estimating, risk management, and interface with NASA and vendors. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to work across diverse disciplines in a dynamic environment.