Chief Project Manager - SuitsAmentum

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. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Project Manager - Suits to join the team! The Chief Project Manager will aid the development/redesign, certification, acceptance and delivery of Suits flight hardware. Hardware to be used across multiple programs (ISS/Orion/Gateway). The CPM is responsible for the ISS/Orion/Gateway customer projects in Suits under the Crew and Thermal System Division (CTSD) at JSC, and will coordinate closely with the Division Technical Manager (DTM) while reporting up to NASA in this developing area.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

The Chief Project Manager (CPM) will:

• Lead project management and engineering efforts across all JETS Suit project teams in the design, analysis, development, delivery, and deployment of flight hardware and systems.

• Build a capable, cooperative, and supportive team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) end items for ISS, Orion, and Gateway engineering projects.

• Mentor Project Management (PM) and project team personnel in critical thinking, decision making, and behaviors to improve project effectiveness and create high-performing teams.

• Apply Project Management processes and tools in the development, sustainment or operation of human-rated flight hardware or systems.

• Direct and hold accountable matrix organizations in the requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of flight hardware.

• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate issues within flight hardware, development or qualification test articles, or test support hardware.

• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks.

• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.

• Define, communicate and mitigate project and program risks and opportunities.

• Address project problems in a timely and straightforward manner.

• Establish a healthy project environment.

• Foster strong, healthy customer relationships.

• Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission delivery.

• Perform other duties as required.

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 normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.

• BS degree in engineering or an equivalent STEM field from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of direct engineering experience, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (12) years of direct engineering experience with proven project management experience.

• Position requires close coordination with the NASA Branch Managers, NASA Project Managers, NASA SEI Managers, Artemis and Gateway Subsystem Managers, ISS Subsystem SMEs, ISS/Orion program representatives, and JETS management. Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must.

• Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior leadership experience involving either NASA flight hardware or sustaining engineering.

• Extensive experience with ISS flight hardware Class 1 processes and projects.

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field (including space flight hardware development and certification processes), such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software.

• Background in flight hardware development, testing, analysis and certification.

• Knowledge or experience in Test and Verification of human-rated systems.

• Must be able to perform cost and schedule development/estimating and management functions, and have experience with risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures.

• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules and to work unsupervised for long periods.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines and effectively communicate with direct customers and upper management.

• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.

• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks, adhere to program roadmaps, support customer schedules and work independently.

Requisition Preferences:

• Prior experience with Suit hardware development.

• Extensive familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.

• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process. 

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

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.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

#JETS #JETSII