Spacesuit Systems PM | Lead Space Exploration Projects

Mclaurin Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Insurance coverage

11 paid holidays

PTO

401k after 12 months

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mclaurin Aerospace, based in Houston, TX, seeks a SWME Project Manager to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on managing a spacesuit water membrane evaporator development project, with responsibilities spanning systems engineering, project engineering, testing, logistics, and budgeting.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in engineering with 2–5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of related experience.
• Understanding of spacesuit and thermal control systems development and operations.
• Experience managing and leading engineering projects.
• Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and track tasks to completion.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, drawings, materials, testing and office software.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for a spacesuit water membrane evaporator project.
• Lead systems engineering, project engineering, test engineering and logistics engineering efforts.
• Manage the project team and their activities.
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance for the project against the plan.
• Develop and maintain financial reports.
• Develop and manage project schedule.
• Oversee procedures, work instructions and process flows.
• Manage project risks and opportunities and ensure a structured risk process.
• Interface with NASA personnel and vendors and meet technical goals.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree in Engineering

PhD

Tools

Office software

Job description

Mclaurin Aerospace, based in Houston, TX, seeks a SWME Project Manager to join the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on managing a spacesuit water membrane evaporator development project, with responsibilities spanning systems engineering, project engineering, testing, logistics, and budgeting.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in engineering with 2–5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across technical