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Project Manager

KBR

Project Manager

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Texas, Houston

Job Description

Title:Project ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. We are a contract of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers and we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.What You’ll Do: In this role, you perform project management and subtask lead responsibilities in the HHPC2 Engineering Department’s Project Management Group representing the contract for the Crew Health Care System (CHeCS) sustaining, resupply, and integration project for the International Space Station (ISS) Program. You provide oversight and lead the CHeCS components of the Environmental Health System (EHS) and Health Maintenance System (HMS). You lead major hardware/software activities for flight units, ground systems, off-site laboratory equipment, accessories, and unique testing equipment and will be required to perform integration of Engineering Department disciplines, Quality, Bond, and Logistics on a weekly basis. You will provide inputs to support multi-year Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE). Your NASA counterpart will be in the Human Systems Engineering and Integration Division of the Human Health and Performance Directorate. You will:Manage the technical scope oversight, budget estimating and monitoring, schedule development and maintenance, and risk development and monitoringManage expectations and communication with contract and customer stakeholders including organization of regular meetings to support successful product deliveryManage development of documents and products for human spaceflight including plans, requirements, safety, flight certification, and hardware deliveryOrganize and lead internal engineering meetings to support schedule development and maintenance, mitigate potential issues and develop client-friendly solutions in coordination with internal and external stakeholdersParticipate in ISO/AS9100 AuditsWhat You Bring:You bring experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, interfacing with contract upper management and support organizations, and interfacing with NASA customers and Programs. You use your experience and judgment to guide and focus the team to meet contract deliverables while working within defined scope and proactively seek guidance from contract leadership when needed. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.Your Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or project management5+ years’ experience as a project manager, project engineer, systems engineer, subtask lead, or similar role in the aerospace industryPrevious working experience with NASA or a NASA contractorExperience in customer interfacing roleExperience and understanding of configuration management for documentation and hardware/softwareExperience leading negotiations with subcontractors/vendors and completing procurementDesired:Cost account management experience and reportingExperience with Microsoft ProjectExperience with Flight Hardware Development processes as outlined in SA-WI-014 and/or EA-WI-023Experience in managing spaceflight projects of different sizes from start to finishExperience in organization of technical reviews for life cycle milestonesPrevious experience with Human Systems Engineering such as human factors and designing for the product end-userYour Skills:Strong interpersonal skills and professional conduct, including the ability to integrate quickly into and lead a small team and represent the contract with integrityAbility to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and make and communicate the rationale behind key decisions in a constantly evolving fast-paced work environmentAbility to take on ownership of projects and direct them from beginning to endExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenExcellent organizational skills and be detail orientedStrong time management skills with a high level of intuition and judgmentHave a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, be a problem solverBe results-oriented with a creative approach to problem solvingBe proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over timeWhat to ExpectThis position is expected to be in person for a minimum of 4 days per week. Occasional travel may be required.At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR Benefits KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits New | KBR Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Locations

  • Texas, Houston

Skills Required

  • NASAintermediate
  • customer interfacing roleintermediate
  • Microsoft Projectintermediate
  • organization of technical reviews for life cycle milestonesintermediate
  • Human Systems Engineering such as human factorsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • You bring experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, interfacing with contract upper management and support organizations, and interfacing with NASA customers and Programs. You use your experience and judgment to guide and focus the team to meet contract deliverables while working within defined scope and proactively seek guidance from contract leadership when needed. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training. (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or project management (degree in university in engineering)
  • 5+ years’ experience as a project manager, project engineer, systems engineer, subtask lead, or similar role in the aerospace industry (experience, 5 years)
  • Previous working experience with NASA or a NASA contractor (experience)
  • Experience in customer interfacing role (experience)
  • Experience and understanding of configuration management for documentation and hardware/software (experience)
  • Experience leading negotiations with subcontractors/vendors and completing procurement (experience)
  • Cost account management experience and reporting (experience)
  • Experience with Microsoft Project (experience)
  • Experience with Flight Hardware Development processes as outlined in SA-WI-014 and/or EA-WI-023 (experience)
  • Experience in managing spaceflight projects of different sizes from start to finish (experience)
  • Experience in organization of technical reviews for life cycle milestones (experience)
  • Previous experience with Human Systems Engineering such as human factors and designing for the product end-user (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Manage the technical scope oversight, budget estimating and monitoring, schedule development and maintenance, and risk development and monitoring
  • Manage expectations and communication with contract and customer stakeholders including organization of regular meetings to support successful product delivery
  • Manage development of documents and products for human spaceflight including plans, requirements, safety, flight certification, and hardware delivery
  • Organize and lead internal engineering meetings to support schedule development and maintenance, mitigate potential issues and develop client-friendly solutions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
  • Participate in ISO/AS9100 Audits

Benefits

  • general: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
  • general: Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
  • general: KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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