Project Manager - Orion Solar Array Wing (SAW) Camera - Astrion

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Orion Solar Array Wing (SAW) Camera for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION:  Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

JOB STATUS: Full-Time

TRAVEL:  n/a

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school
• 10 years of relevant experience
• 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 and understanding of MS Project and Smartsheet tools; and generate PowerPoint charts
• 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform project management and engineering functions for Orion Solar Array Wing (SAW) Camera upgrade development, including requirements development, hardware development, manufacturing, assembly, and test
• Manage the engineering team for the specific Camera upgrade development subsystem
• 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 (MS Project and Smartsheet), 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
• Perform other duties as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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