- Location
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
This position will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for NASA JSC’s Simulation and Advanced Software Services (SASS II) contract, in addition to our diverse suite of commercial contracts. The role encompasses specialties such as robotics, controls and analysis, multibody dynamics, hardware/software integration, simulation, virtual and augmented reality, and visual creative services--spanning the full spectrum from concept development to animation and video production.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the management of functional program goals and objectives.
- Provide planning and execution support to Project Managers.
- Coordinate with company management to ensure strategic goals are achieved.
- Help develop and maintain a high level of engagement and positive relationships with customers.
- Provide oversight and coordination of performance objectives, contract deliverables, and placement of qualified personnel for identified projects.
- Help identify and mitigate Program and Project risks.
- Facilitates both horizontal and vertical communication within the program and projects
- Supports compliance with corporate IT, HR, and safety policies.
- Assist the Program Manager as required in the management and execution of contract requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Engineering.
- 10 years of applicable professional experience in a related technical field.
- Proven leadership experience, including the ability to motivate teams, collaborate effectively, and build strong professional relationships.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills, with a proactive and creative approach.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Additional Desired Experience: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal training.
- Management of modern software development processes.
- Experience in engineering development and/or operations for human spaceflight.
- Strong attention to detail.
Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.
About METECS
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
