Engineering Project Manager

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We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you perform project management and subtask lead responsibilities in the HHPC2 Engineering Department’s Project Management Group representing the contract for the Lavatory On-Orbit (LOO) and Waste Management Consumables (WMC) project for the Human Landing System (HLS) Program.  You lead major hardware/software activities for flight units, ground systems, off-site laboratory equipment, accessories, and unique testing equipment and will be required to perform integration of Engineering Department disciplines, Quality, Bond, and Logistics on a weekly basis.  You will provide inputs to support multi-year Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).  Your NASA counterpart will be in the Crew and Thermal Systems Division of the Engineering Directorate.  

You will:

• Manage the technical scope oversight, budget estimating and monitoring, schedule development and maintenance, and risk development and monitoring
• Manage expectations and communication with contract and customer stakeholders including organization of regular meetings to support successful product delivery
• Manage development of documents and products for human spaceflight including plans, requirements, safety, flight certification, and hardware delivery
• Organize and lead internal engineering meetings to support schedule development and maintenance, mitigate potential issues and develop client-friendly solutions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in ISO/AS9100 Audits

What You Bring:

You bring experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, interfacing with contract upper management and support organizations, and interfacing with NASA customers and Programs.  You use your experience and judgment to guide and focus the team to meet contract deliverables while working within defined scope and proactively seek guidance from contract leadership when needed. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or project management
• 8+ years’ experience as a project manager, project engineer, systems engineer, subtask lead, or similar role in the aerospace industry
• Previous working experience with NASA or a NASA contractor
• Experience in customer interfacing role
• Cost account management experience and reporting
• Experience and understanding of configuration management for documentation and hardware/software
• Experience leading negotiations with subcontractors/vendors and completing procurement

Desired:

• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience with Flight Hardware Development processes as outlined in SA-WI-014 and/or EA-WI-023
• Experience in managing spaceflight projects of different sizes from start to finish
• Experience in organization of technical reviews for life cycle milestones
• Previous experience with Human Systems Engineering such as human factors and designing for the product end-user

Your Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional conduct, including the ability to integrate quickly into and lead a small team and represent the contract with integrity
• Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and make and communicate the rationale behind key decisions in a constantly evolving fast-paced work environment
• Ability to take on ownership of projects and direct them from beginning to end
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Strong time management skills with a high level of intuition and judgment
• Have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, be a problem solver
• Be results-oriented with a creative approach to problem solving
• Be proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time

What to Expect

This position is expected to be in person for a minimum of 4 days per week. Occasional travel may be required.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR Benefits  

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.  

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.