Spaceflight Project Manager: Life Support & Systems Lead

Leidos; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Webster, Texas seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering-focused life support and spaceflight system programs for NASA CLD. The role covers development, integration, and certification of hardware and software across ECLSS, electrical, and software domains, ensuring safe, reliable operations for long-duration missions.

The PM will drive schedules, cost estimates, risk management, and documentation, interfacing with NASA and industry partners while coordinating design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of project management experience in aerospace, space systems, or related technical programs.
• Experience managing NASA or human spaceflight projects; hardware/integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management for aerospace life-support systems.
• Manage development, integration, and certification of spaceflight hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules, cost estimates, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams including ECLSS, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering.
• Interface with external customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements and program objectives.
• Support design reviews, technical reviews, and program milestone reviews.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes across projects.
• Ensure compliance with NASA processes for requirements, verification, safety, quality, and configuration management.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including work orders, test plans, and engineering products.
• Provide regular status reporting on cost, schedule, and technical performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

NASA experience

System integration

Risk management

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Scheduling

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Configuration management

Job description

Leidos in Webster, Texas seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering-focused life support and spaceflight system programs for NASA CLD. The role covers development, integration, and certification of hardware and software across ECLSS, electrical, and software domains, ensuring safe, reliable operations for long-duration missions.

The PM will drive schedules, cost estimates, risk management, and documentation, interfacing with NASA and industry partners while coordinating design and