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Amentum

Senior Manager - Propulsion/Avionics Engineering

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Amentum

US · Full-time · $125,000 – $165,000

About this role

The COMET contract manages ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. As Senior Manager for Propulsion/Avionics Engineering, you support the International Space Station, Space Launch System, and Orion programs. This position drives spaceflight processing for Moon and Mars missions.

Daily responsibilities include planning and leading department resources while assisting NASA with technical procedures and requirements. You address mishaps and process escapes to maintain contract performance. Budget estimates and variance analysis ensure compliance with PPBE and OP plans.

The team environment emphasizes quality, safety, and housekeeping standards across hazardous testing facilities. Collaboration with senior management and engineers focuses on setting goals and evaluating performance. Work spans indoor and outdoor areas with required personal protective equipment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to historic space exploration efforts. Managing resources within budgetary constraints develops leadership skills in aerospace engineering. Dependable professionals can advance in NASA's critical launch operations programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area with at least 10 years related experience including three years successfully managing people
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Experience managing propulsion or avionics engineering teams in aerospace or spaceflight environments
  • Familiarity with NASA technical procedures, mishap investigation, and process escape resolution
  • Proficiency in PPBE budgeting, resource estimation, and variance forecasting

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, lead, and control allocated resources of the Propulsion/Avionics Engineering Departments
  • Assist NASA and Senior Management in development of detailed technical procedures, processes, and requirements
  • Address mishaps, process escapes, and contract performance
  • Identify and prepare resource estimates while complying with PPBE/OP Plan budget requirements
  • Develop and set goals for Propulsion/Avionics Engineering managers and engineers while evaluating performance
  • Implement quality, safety, and housekeeping standards
  • Manage resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints