SWME Project Manager 2– Space Systems

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a SWME Project Manager supporting NASA as an Oceaneering teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. You will play a crucial role in the Survival and Thermal Systems section within the Engineering Department, contributing to human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to excellence in an environment where your skills will make a genuine impact.

International travel may be required. Possible straight time overtime and a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).

Responsibilities

• Perform project management for a spacesuit water membrane evaporator development project.
• Manage 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.
• Monitor cost performance for the project against the established plan.
• Develop and maintain financial reports.
• Develop and manage project schedule.
• Oversee the development of procedures, work instructions, and process flows.
• Manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring a structured risk and opportunity process is followed.
• Assess 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Understanding of complex spacesuit, 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; ability to interact effectively with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, tracking tasks and issues to completion.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field (e.g., mechanical system design, engineering drawings, material selection, environmental testing, and office software).
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of direct engineering experience, or an MS degree from an accredited engineering school and twelve (12) years of direct engineering experience, or a Ph.D. and nine (9) years of direct engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Prior experience working in a system development project/program.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5% of the time).
• Use of standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical; ability to work outside normal schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• 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.