SWME Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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 SWME Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Perform project management for a spacesuit water membrane evaporator development projectManage the overall efforts related to systems engineering, project engineering, test engineering and logistics engineeringManage the project team and their activitiesProvide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating supportMonitor cost performance for the project against the established planDevelop and maintain financial reportsDevelop and manage project scheduleOversee the development of procedures, work instructions and process flowsManage project risks and opportunities and ensure that a structured risk and opportunity process is followedAssess how program level changes impact project requirements and executionInterface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA personnel, and vendorsWork with the lead systems engineer to meet technical and performance goalsPerform other duties as required​​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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.Understanding of complex spacesuit, thermal control systems development and operations processesExperience managing and leading engineering projectsExperience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimatingExcellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levelsAbility to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplinesAbility to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completionKnowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software Preferred Qualifications: ​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 experienceFamiliar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and proceduresPrior experience working in a system development project/programBenefits Competitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistanceRelocation 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.