Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager - Structures Division

PAE Government Services Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager - Structures Division to lead multidisciplinary teams on government spaceflight hardware programs. The role interfaces with NASA and Bastion to plan, execute, and deliver hardware development, testing, and certification across the life cycle.

You will oversee cost reporting, scheduling, and risk reviews, coordinate with internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with flight hardware processes and WAD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of related experience.
• License or certification may be required.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating.
• Experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processing and Class I hardware.
• Experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and life cycle processes.
• Ability to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) for flight/testing support.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal project teams to develop the plan for engineering spaceflight hardware programs.
• Develop and maintain financial reports to monitor cost performance.
• Oversee procedures, work instructions, and process flow.
• Interface with NASA managers and operational customers to present project status.
• Plan hardware troubleshooting to investigate failures in flight hardware and test support hardware.
• Coordinate and support hardware development through design, procurement, fabrication, testing, data analysis, and certification.

Skills

Project management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

WAD review

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager - Structures Division to join the team with Bastion, a teammate company!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal project and matrix support to build a successful team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major government furnished equipment end items for engineering spaceflight hardware projects.
• Point contact and organizer of bases of estimate process for the flight hardware.
• Develop and maintain financial reports that monitor cost performance against established plans.
• Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flow.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers to deliver up to date project performance.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Provide strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to spaceflight hardware and software.
• Advocate on behalf of the project in leading activities related to the development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies.
• Represent the project at all the flight hardware development life cycle meetings.
• Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission delivery.
• Develop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Create a very positive environment with the team that unites team members.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience.
• License and certification may be required.
• Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processing for spaceflight.
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with the NASA/JSC engineering flight hardware life cycle process.
• Must be able to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support.
• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.

Preferences

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 5 – 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

Compensation Details

EN3-EN4 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Original Posting: 10/23/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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