Space Program Project Manager

Leidos Holding$59K — $106K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in spaceflight hardware development is required.
  • Familiarity with creating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new projects is preferred.
  • Experience with proposal development and Cost Accounting Management (CAM) is advantageous.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is beneficial.
  • Proficient in NASA processes for hardware development and certification, including quality assurance and anomaly resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects for certification and delivery of spaceflight hardware.
  • Create and maintain resource-loaded schedules in MS Project.
  • Develop basis-of-estimates (BOEs) for project growth.
  • Review and approve work orders, designs, and customer presentations.
  • Support hardware diagnostics and sustaining tasks for CMC projects.

Benefits

  • Onsite work in Webster, Texas at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for space exploration.
  • Engagement with multi-discipline teams and advanced technologies.
  • Potential for involvement in both development and operational phases of spaceflight hardware.
Full Job Description
Leidos has an opportunity for a Project Manager to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC). In this position the employee will manage projects for the development and certification of spaceflight hardware and periodically perform sustaining tasks for CMC hardware (i.e., diagnostics, tools, stowage, restraints, laptops, cameras, etc.) in support of NASA's Johnson Space Center International Space Station (ISS), Orion, HLS, Gateway, EHP and other exploration Programs. The team works with commercial software such as IBM Maximo, Microsoft (MS) Project, and MS SharePoint, in addition to CMC custom software. Support of tests and other activities may be required outside of normal working hours. This position is located onsite in Webster, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Manage hardware development projects to certify, flight-configure, and deliver new hardware for spaceflight
  • Create and maintain project resource-loaded schedules in MS Project Professional
  • Develop basis-of-estimates (BOEs) for new on-contract growth
  • Review, author, and approve work orders, non-conformance reports, internal/external customer presentations, designs, and trade studies


Basic Qualifications:
  • Requires at least 8 years prior experience in development of spaceflight hardware


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in creating BOEs for new projects as well as Cost Accounting Management (CAM) and Earned Value (EV)
  • Experience with proposal development for new business opportunities
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience with NASA processes for spaceflight hardware development and certification, anomaly resolution, configuration management, quality assurance, design, requirements/verification, materials, safety, cargo processing, disposal, manifest, hardware downgrade, toxicology
  • Experience in planning and tracking project labor, material, and product deliverables for projects
  • Experience working with multi-discipline teams and customers and both strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with presenting technical and financial project status
  • Knowledge of logistics, property, and traceability requirements for the various classifications of NASA government property
  • Experience with spaceflight soft goods design and fabrication


Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. Per contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.

Original Posting:
June 22, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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