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Jacobs Space Suits Project Manager in Houston, Texas
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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 are NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Spacesuit Project Manager to join our team!
As a Space Suits Project Manager, you will:
Perform project management and engineering functions for space suit development, including requirements development, hardware development, manufacturing, assembly, and test.
Manage the engineering team for the specific space suit subsystem assigned.
Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
Monitor cost performance for their subsystem development against established plans.
Develop and maintain company and customer financial reports.
Oversee and develop schedules, procedures, work instructions and process flows.
Develop risks and risk mitigation plans for rollup into the higher-level risk system
Interact frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, and operational customers.
Here’s what you’ll need :
Requisition 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.
Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
Experience managing and leading engineering projects.
Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
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
Requisition Preferences:
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.
Experience with space suits or life support systems
Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification.
Familiarity with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
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
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.
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