Jacobs
Space Suit Project Manager
Jacobs, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description - Space Suit Project Manager (ADV0009LS)
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 Space Suit Project Manager to join our team within the Engineering Division.
If selected, 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.
Perform other duties as required.
Requisition Qualifications:
Typically 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 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 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:
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 experience.
Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
Prior experience working with Space Suits or other areas of Human Spaceflight.
Why Join Our Team?
Excellent personal and professional career growth.
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
Much, much more!
Essential Functions:
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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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 Space Suit Project Manager to join our team within the Engineering Division.
If selected, 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.
Perform other duties as required.
Requisition Qualifications:
Typically 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 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 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:
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 experience.
Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
Prior experience working with Space Suits or other areas of Human Spaceflight.
Why Join Our Team?
Excellent personal and professional career growth.
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
Much, much more!
Essential Functions:
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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