Project Manager Spacecraft

Associates Systems

  • Houston, Texas
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The Project Manager will be responsible for: • Leading technically complex space projects requiring a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, space systems, space operations, and systems engineering principles and practices. • Coordinating project schedules, deliverables, and resources with stakeholders (e.g., customers, project teams, suppliers, and third parties) to optimize performance and meet objectives.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Description

    US Citizens.
    Aerospace/Spacecraft Experience preferred
    This is a mid to Junior Level role.
    All Qualified resumes will be responded to in 24 hours or less.


    The Project Manager will be responsible for:
    • Leading technically complex space projects requiring a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, space systems, space operations, and systems engineering principles and practices.   
    • Developing and executing tailored hardware development plans, ensuring alignment with project life-cycle processes and mission requirements.
    • Coordinating project schedules, deliverables, and resources with stakeholders (e.g., customers, project teams, suppliers, and third parties) to optimize performance and meet objectives.
    • Ensuring project remains within budget, managing project budgets, providing accurate cost estimates, and reporting financial status to stakeholders regularly. 
    • Overseeing technical execution, setting expectations for cross-functional teams, and leading design life-cycle reviews to maintain schedule and quality.
    • Communicate project progress, risks, and key decisions to customers and leadership, fostering transparency and trust.
    • Identifying, and assessing internal and external risks, planning and tracking mitigation activities to timely closure.
    • Presenting design progress, technical approaches, and rationales to design review boards with clarity and confidence.
    • Ensuring hardware designs meet stringent size, weight, power, and cost requirements for space applications.
    • Executing procurement, manufacturing, and testing of mechanical hardware to meet project milestones and quality standards.
    • Contributing to safety documentation and presenting to safety review boards as required.
    • Mentoring junior engineers and project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
    • Driving continuous improvement in project management processes, incorporating lessons learned to enhance future program outcomes.
    • Overall execution and performance of project.
    • Performing other duties as assigned to support program success.
    • Minimal travel required; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of project management experience engineering complex systems/programs.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems) from a U.S.-accredited institution.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills with sound engineering judgment.
    • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
    Desired Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration from US accredited institution.
    • Experience designing, procuring, manufacturing, and testing hardware for extreme environments (e.g., space, high-temperature, or high-vibration conditions).
    • Knowledge of industry standards for space hardware development (e.g., NASA, MIL-STD).

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