Project Manager - Deep Space Flight Hardware

About the role

Amentum, a NASA engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States, is looking for a Project Manager to join its team. The role builds and leads a team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification and sustaining of major Government Furnished Equipment and deep space Artemis engineering projects, and directs matrix organizations on flight hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Build a capable, cooperative and supportive team and mentor Project Engineers in critical thinking and decision making.
• Direct and hold accountable matrix organizations on requirements, design, manufacturing, testing and certification of flight hardware.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting of mechanical issues in flight hardware, test articles or test support hardware.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality and adequacy of results from engineering tasks.
• Apply project management processes and tools, and perform cost and schedule estimating and management.
• Analyze complex problems, define and mitigate project risks, and establish a healthy project environment.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and coordinate flight hardware and software development through design, procurement, fabrication, test, certification and mission delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited school and typically 5-10 years of related experience; 10 years may be required depending on the level.
• Ability to review paperwork such as Task Performance Sheets, Discrepancy Reports and Detailed Test Procedures.
• Knowledge of space flight hardware development and certification, including mechanical system design, engineering drawings, material selection and environmental testing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, work unsupervised for long periods and complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with ISS flight hardware Class 1 and processes.
• Familiarity with JSC organizations and processes, and with the Engineering Life Cycle.
• Background in flight hardware development, testing and certification.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable, onsite cafeteria and career growth.