Job Title: Project Manager

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email biacosta@actalentservices.com with the following: 

1) Word copy of resume

2) 2-3 professional references

3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

Job Description

The Project Manager will coordinate project tasks and engineering milestones to ensure deadlines are met within the agreed time frame and budget. You will manage project tasks for development projects (new orders, new contracts), not the build-to-print, contract manufacturing side of the business. You will lead and coordinate the technical scope with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineers. You will ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget, adhering to the company's quality standards and procedures. Additionally, you will partner with engineers to discuss and make decisions on design and engineering choices for profitability and scheduled timelines. You will manage communication between subcontractors, internal partners, and customers.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate project tasks and engineering milestonesEnsure deadlines are met within the agreed time frame and budgetManage project tasks for development projects (new orders, new contracts)Lead and coordinate technical scope with software, firmware, and electrical engineersEnsure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budgetPartner with engineers to discuss and make decisions on design and engineering choicesManage communication between subcontractors, internal partners, and customersEssential Skills5+ years of experience in Project Management (Program Management or Project Engineering) for Development and R&D projectsExperience leading projects or programs with a technical scopeExperience partnering with software engineers, firmware engineers, and electrical engineersExperience managing budgets, schedules, timelines for deliverables, and customer communicationAdditional Skills & QualificationsPreferred experience with government programs (space, defense)Schedule planningProject managementProject engineering - customer interactionLeading project teamsMatrix leadershipProject planning for Development projects - budget, cost, schedulingExperience in Space, Aerospace, avionics systems, defense aerospaceKnowledge of AS9100Cost managementProgram managementProject coordinationWork Environment

The work environment is a small site with office space, assembly, and lab areas located in a modest office building within a small business park, alongside Maxar Technologies. The company is a space avionics and sensor systems firm with a customer base in commercial, space, and defense markets, founded in Pasadena, California, in 2001. The work revolves around the total success of missions, involving the development, manufacture, and testing of video systems integrated into satellites, rockets, and spacecrafts, control systems for experiments and payloads, data management equipment, as well as sequencing systems for timing, control, and capture of spacecraft ejection telemetry. The company has played a key role in major space missions, from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station to NASA's Artemis program, with over 150 successful missions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.