Space Systems Project Manager: Spacesuit Tech

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston collaborates with NASA centers on cutting-edge space exploration systems. We seek a SWME Project Manager to lead the spacesuit water membrane evaporator development under the JETSII contract with Oceaneering, coordinating across engineering disciplines and with NASA partners.

The role emphasizes project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management to deliver high-impact results on schedule and with rigorous technical standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2–5 years of related experience.
• Experience managing and leading engineering projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Excellent oral and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of mechanical system design, engineering drawings, and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for a spacesuit water membrane evaporator development project.
• Manage systems, project, test, and logistics engineering activities.
• Lead the project team and activities to meet objectives.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance against the plan and develop financial reports.
• Develop and manage the project schedule and risk processes.
• Interface with NASA personnel, inter-organizational disciplines, and vendors.
• Ensure technical and performance goals are met in coordination with the lead systems engineer.

Skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Independent work

Engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Office software

Engineering drawings

Job description

Socket.dev in Houston collaborates with NASA centers on cutting-edge space exploration systems. We seek a SWME Project Manager to lead the spacesuit water membrane evaporator development under the JETSII contract with Oceaneering, coordinating across engineering disciplines and with NASA partners.

The role emphasizes project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management to deliver high-impact results on schedule and with rigorous technical standards.