Project Manager - Space Hardware Job at Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Webs

Overview

Project Manager - Space Hardware — Webster, TX

Part-Time Contract Position

This role is a 2 year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week.

As a project manager, you will lead end-to-end development of high-reliability space hardware systems, from concept to on-orbit delivery, ensuring technical excellence and mission alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary space hardware projects involving mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering disciplines
• Develop and execute tailored hardware development plans aligned with lifecycle processes and mission requirements
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Oversee technical execution, setting direction for engineering teams and leading major design lifecycle reviews
• Provide accurate cost estimation, budget tracking, and financial reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure hardware designs meet space application constraints: size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C)
• Manage procurement, manufacturing, integration, and test activities to meet project quality and timeline goals
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical decisions with clarity and transparency to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate technical, programmatic, and operational risks, tracking resolution to closure
• Present designs and technical rationale to design review boards and safety boards
• Foster a collaborative team environment through mentorship and technical leadership
• Champion continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned into future program execution
• Ensure overall program execution, customer satisfaction, and delivery performance
• Support other duties aligned with successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems) from a U.S.-accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering projects involving complex systems
• Proven track record of delivering cross-functional projects on schedule and within budget
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card)
• Must pass a U.S. government background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA from a U.S.-accredited institution
• Experience managing hardware development for space, high-vibration, or thermal-extreme environments
• Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, or other spaceflight industry standards
• Experience with space payload development for ISS, lunar missions, or commercial space stations

EEO Statement: Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
• Minimal travel required; occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines.
• This is a two year contract with pay not to exceed 29 hours a week.

Resources

• To apply, send resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
• For more active job openings: 2025-01-careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
• For more information about Moseley visit http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”