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 Project Manager - Orion Solar Array Wing (SAW) Camera to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• 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 requiredâ€

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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation 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.