Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of recent experience in the space industry or Department of Defense.
Proven ability to coordinate across engineering, program management, and systems integration.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams and achieving customer satisfaction.
Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Responsibilities
Build and lead a collaborative team to deliver aerospace hardware and systems.
Partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering and integration processes.
Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance team performance.
Direct supporting organizations in requirements development and testing activities.
Plan and oversee troubleshooting of flight hardware and test support equipment.
Review engineering work products to ensure they meet program objectives.
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
AD&D and disability benefits.
Life insurance and retirement 401k.
Vacation, sick pay, and holidays.
Flexible work schedules when available.
Support for career advancement through professional training and development.
Full Job Description
The Project Manager, Flight Hardware will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and lead a capable, collaborative team to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and refine systems engineering and integration processes, tools, and best practices.
Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance decision-making, critical thinking, and overall team performance.
Direct and hold accountable supporting organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification activities.
Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting to address issues in flight hardware, development or qualification units, or test support equipment.
Review and assess the adequacy of engineering work products, ensuring results meet program objectives.
Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to program leadership and review boards.
Maintain a healthy and productive project environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline.
Must have a minimum of 5 year of recent and related work experience.
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, including engineering, program management, and systems integration.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams, achieving customer satisfaction, and driving cooperation across organizations.
Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
Skilled in cost and schedule estimation and management.
Proficient in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.
DESIRED:
10-15 years of related aerospace industry experience preferred
Master's degree preferred.
Familiarity with aerospace program life-cycle processes and standards.
Experience in mission planning, analysis, and operational integration.
Background in government or industry aerospace programs, including interface with customer program offices.
Knowledge of systems engineering, integration, and verification practices.
WORK LOCATION:
This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
BASTION BENEFITS:
Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
