Environmental Control and Life Support System Senior Project Manager
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Job description
- Report directly to the JETS Section Manager and provide direct support to the JETS EC Division Technical Manager and NASA EC3 Branch Chief for tasking
- Lead large and/or advanced flight hardware projects for NASA ECLSS team under the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science contract
- Lead of a team of engineers to develop mechanical or electrical hardware for space flight
- Perform project management for the sustainment of ECLSS hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly; in addition to troubleshooting anomalies and resupplying hardware.
- Develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and assess and develop key project requirements
- Manage risk throughout the life of the project, including cost, schedule and technical risks
- Ensure and document compliance with space flight hardware requirements and processes
- Effectively communicate project status to both JETS management and the NASA customer
- Coach and mentor early-career members of the project team
- Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
- Monitor cost performance against established plans.
- Develop and maintain company and customer (primarily government) financial reports.
- Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flows.
- Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting.
- Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
- Provide short, mid-, and long- range strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to hardware/software.
- Develop and present project status at EC3 Branch Chief's Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews.
- Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, 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!, 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 minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
- Prior experience with Government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
- Prior experience managing and leading a team.
- 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
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products., * BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience
- Experience with ISS flight hardware processing for spaceflight
- Experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis
- Experience at JSC or other NASA agency
- Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process
- Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
- Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification
- Familiarity with reviewing Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off, 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.
Compensation Details: EN4-ESS
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.
