Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team at NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider. The successful candidate will perform project management for an HLS thermal control system prototype and development project, manage the overall efforts related to systems engineering, project engineering, test engineering, and logistics engineering, and oversee the development of procedures, work instructions, and process flows.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for an HLS thermal control system prototype and development project
• Manage the overall efforts related to systems engineering, project engineering, test engineering and logistics engineering
• Manage the project team and their activities
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support
• Maintain financial reports
• Develop and manage project schedule
• Oversee the development of procedures, work instructions and process flows
• Manage project risks and opportunities and ensure that a structured risk and opportunity process is followed
• Absess how program level changes impact project requirements and execution
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA personnel, and vendors
• Work with the lead systems engineer to meet technical and performance goals
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• 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.
• Licenses and certifications may be required.
• Understanding of complex thermal control systems development and operations processes
• Experience managing and leading engineering projects
• Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
• Ability to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completion
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software

Preferences

• BS degree in engineering 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, or Ph.D. degrees and nine (9) years direct engineering experience
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures
• Prior experience working in a system development project/program

Why Join Our Team?

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

Compensation Details

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

Original Posting: 05/18/2026 - Until Filled

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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.