Project Manager

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Build and lead a capable, collaborative team to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and refine systems engineering and integration processes, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance decision-making, critical thinking, and overall team performance.
• Direct and hold accountable supporting organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification activities.
• Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting to address issues in flight hardware, development or qualification units, or test support equipment.
• Review and assess the adequacy of engineering work products, ensuring results meet program objectives.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to program leadership and review boards.
• Maintain a healthy and productive project environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.

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 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Typically 10-15 years of related aerospace industry experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, including engineering, program management, and systems integration.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams, achieving customer satisfaction, and driving cooperation across organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
• Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
• Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with aerospace program life-cycle processes and standards.
• Experience in mission planning, analysis, and operational integration.
• Background in government or industry aerospace programs, including interface with customer program offices.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, integration, and verification practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.