SWME Project Manager

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

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 aSWME Project Manager join the

JETSII Contract with Oceaneering, a teammate company!

The Project Manager will:

• Perform project management for a spacesuit water membrane evaporatordevelopment project
• Manage the overall efforts related to systems engineering, project engineering, test engineering and logistics engineering
• Manage the project team and their activities
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support
• Monitor cost performance for the project against the established plan
• Develop and maintain financial reports
• Develop and manage project schedule
• Oversee the development of procedures, work instructions and process flows
• Manage project risks and opportunities and ensure that a structured risk and opportunity process is followed
• Assess how program level changes impact project requirements and execution
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA personnel, and vendors
• Work with the lead systems engineer to meet technical and performance goals
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition 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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Understanding of complex spacesuit,thermal control systems development and operations processes

• Experience managing and leading engineering projects
• Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
• Ability to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completion
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanicalsystem design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software

Requisition Preferences:

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (12) years of direct engineering experience, or Ph.D. degrees and nine (9) years direct engineering experience
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Prior experience working in a system development project/program

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!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

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.

#JETS #JETSII

Compensation Details:

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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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/16/2026 - 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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