Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and lead collaborative teams to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, and certification.
• Partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering and integration processes, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance decision-making and team performance.
• Direct supporting organizations in requirements development, design, and testing activities.
• Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting for flight hardware, development units, or test equipment.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present technical, cost, schedule, and risk status to program leadership and review boards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-15 years of related aerospace industry experience.
• Proven experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification.
• Strong skills in cost and schedule estimation and management.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical discipline.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) where applicable.

About the Company

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering solutions, working closely with NASA to support deep space exploration. With over 50,000 employees globally, we tackle the world's toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies.