Senior Project Manager (NASA CMC)

Job Description

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Project Manager
to support NASA's
Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations (CLD) Program
. This position will lead projects focused on the development, integration, and certification of
life support and multi-disciplinary spaceflight systems
, supporting current and future human spaceflight missions.
The successful candidate will manage projects across a range of technical areas including
Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS), compressed gases, electrical systems, software, and integrated hardware solutions
. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient system performance for long-duration human spaceflight missions.
This position is located onsite in Webster, Texas, and will require collaboration with NASA stakeholders, commercial partners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead
end-to-end project lifecycle management
including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of aerospace and life support system projects
Manage development, integration, and certification of
spaceflight hardware and software systems
Develop and maintain
resource-loaded schedules
, cost estimates, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams including
ECLSS, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering
Interface with external customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements and program objectives
Support
design reviews, technical reviews, and program milestone reviews
Manage risks, issues, and change control processes across projects
Ensure compliance with NASA processes for
requirements, verification, safety, quality, and configuration management
Review and approve technical documentation, including work orders, test plans, and engineering products
Provide regular status reporting on cost, schedule, and technical performance to internal and external stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of project management experience
in aerospace, space systems, or related technical programs
Demonstrated experience managing
NASA or human spaceflight-related projects
Experience managing
complex hardware and/or integrated system development projects
Strong understanding of
project scheduling, cost management, and risk management
Experience working in a
matrixed, multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct experience with
ECLSS (Environmental Control and Life Support Systems)
or other human life support technologies
Experience supporting
NASA CLD, ISS, Artemis, Gateway, or related programs
Knowledge of
compressed gas systems, environmental systems, or crew systems
Experience with
NASA human-rated hardware development and certification processes
Familiarity with tools such as
MS Project, Earned Value Management (EVM), and configuration management systems
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification
Experience presenting to
NASA technical boards and program reviews
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Original Posting:
May 20, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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.