Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager P3

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Power and Propulsion Projects section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team! 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning. 

Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of experience.  This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.

**International travel may be required. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) ** 

As a Spaceflight Hardware Project Manager this work may include:

• Work with internal project and matrix support to build a successful team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major government furnished equipment end items for engineering spaceflight hardware projects 
• Point contact and organizer of bases of estimate process for the flight hardware 
• Develop and maintain financial reports that monitor cost performance against established plans 
• Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flow. 
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting 
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA managers, and operational customers to deliver up to date project performance 
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware 
• Provide strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to spaceflight hardware and software 
• Advocate on behalf of the project in leading activities related to the development, sustaining, resupply, operation, and troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies 
• Represent the project at all the flight hardware development life cycle meetings 
• Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission delivery 
• Develop and present project status at customer Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews 
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware 
• Create a very positive environment with the team that unites team members 
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the field or related area
• Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating 
• Experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processing for spaceflight 
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification 
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis 
• Familiarity with the NASA/JSC engineering flight hardware life cycle process 
• Must be able to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support 
• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels 
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings 
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.

Preferred 

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience 
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is 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.

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.