IVA Spacesuit Project Manager P3 – Space Systems

Are you passionate about solving complex problems Join our dynamic team as anIVA Spacesuit Project Manager

and become a vital contributor tosupport NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering Technology and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization youll play a crucial role in the Survival and Thermal Systemssection in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.

This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world ofhuman spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As an IVA Spacesuit Project Manager youll find yourself at the forefront of innovation collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If youre seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact we invite you to join our team!

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail a strong commitment to owning their work and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role you should have a sense of genuine engaging curiosity and a desire for growth and continuous learning.

Someone in this role would typically have aBachelors degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of experience.This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework depending on business need at the time of hire.

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

As an IVA Spacesuit Project Managerthis work may include:

• Lead all phases of IVA spacesuit development from concept through certification production and operational support.
• Manage project scope cost schedule technical performance and risk across multiple integrated workstreams.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams including systems mechanical electrical materials software thermal manufacturing human factors safety quality test and mission operations engineering.
• Coordinate technical integration between IVA spacesuits and spacecraft systems including crew interfaces seats environmental control systems avionics communications and emergency systems.
• Ensure compliance with human-rating standards and customer requirements.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinate across internal organizations suppliers customers and government agencies.
• Develop project execution plans Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) budgets and resource forecasts
• Manage contract performance subcontractors Statements of Work (SOW) deliverables and customer reporting.
• Lead risk identification mitigation planning and issue resolution.
• Support major design reviews including SRR PDR CDR TRR FRR and Certification Reviews.
• Present technical and program status to executive leadership and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution technical performance and team collaboration
• Perform other duties as required.

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering with minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the field or related area
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex aerospace development programs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience integrating spacesuit systems with crewed spacecraft.
• Strong background in systems engineering principles and project execution.
• Experience managing government and/or commercial aerospace contracts.
• Proven ability to manage budgets schedules technical baselines and program risk.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• 15 years of experience supporting human-rated spaceflight programs.
• 10 of experience supporting IVA spacesuit systems or spacesuit subsystems.
• Masters degree in Engineering Systems Engineering or Business Administration.
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting NASA Commercial Crew Artemis Orion or other human spaceflight programs.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in many of the following areas:
  • IVA Spacesuits
  • Pressure Garment Systems
  • Crew Survival Equipment
  • Human-Rated Spacecraft
  • Crew Interfaces
  • Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS)
  • Helmet Systems
  • Visor Assemblies
  • Gloves
  • Pressure Garments
  • Communications Systems
  • Thermal Protection
  • Restraint Systems
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Crew Escape Systems
  • Crew Safety
  • Qualification Testing
  • Flight Certification
  • Systems Integration
  • Requirements Management
  • Verification and Validation
  • Configuration Management
  • Risk Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Technical leadership
  • Strategic program management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Executive communication
  • Customer engagement
  • Risk-based decision making
  • Team development and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Continuous improvement
• Preferred Industry Experience
  • Human spaceflight
  • Commercial crew programs
  • Crewed spacecraft development
  • Space suit development and production
  • Government aerospace contracts
  • Flight hardware development
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Systems integration and certification

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
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.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race color age religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identitynational origin veteran statusdisability genetic information or other non-merit factors.