Spaceflight Program Lead – NASA & Artemis

The Aerospace Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellness plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Professional growth programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a seasoned Human Spaceflight Project Manager to lead and integrate multiple NASA ignition programs from our Houston, TX facility. You will coordinate cross‑agency engagement, workshops, and executive‑level reporting to ensure mission success across Artemis, Moonbase, and other exploration initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a track record with NASA or similar space programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive professional experience, including significant NASA work.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for executive level briefings.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• International collaboration with government, industry, and international entities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource to the program office, enabling engagement strategies across Artemis, Moonbase, LEO, nuclear and science initiatives.
• Facilitate establishment and coordination of workshops and summits to integrate communities.
• Collaborate with senior NASA program leadership across government and industry to shape engagement strategies.
• Develop and deliver progress reports to senior internal teams and external partners, including executive leadership.
• Lead planning for technical interchange meetings and drive strategy closure for programs.
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations for senior program office and Mission Directorate leadership.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

International collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Associates' degree

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a seasoned Human Spaceflight Project Manager to lead and integrate multiple NASA ignition programs from our Houston, TX facility. You will coordinate cross‑agency engagement, workshops, and executive‑level reporting to ensure mission success across Artemis, Moonbase, and other exploration initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a track record with NASA or similar space programs.