Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 an ISS Countermeasures System Project Manager to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX .

If selected you will:

• Perform project management for the sustainment of the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation System (CEVIS) and the E4D Vibration Isolation System (VIS) aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance against established plans.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flows.
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, and operational customers.
• Manage project scope, tasking, reporting, and milestones.
• Develop and execute project scheduling.
• Evaluate and mitigate project risks.
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Participate in or monitor testing activities when required.
• Plan and execute resupply activities.
• Contribute to Project Engineering tasks as required.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Perform other duties as required.

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
• Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team
• Experience with NASA/JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification
• Must be able to review Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight/testing support.
• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISS Countermeasures Systems and in-flight hardware processing for spaceflight.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems.
• Experience with Astronaut interface/communication.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.

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.

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