Mission Manager, Aviation Operations

1 week ago

Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Mission Manager to join our Aviation team. As a key member of our Starshield program, you will be responsible for leading aviation programmatics from contract award through verification, certification, integration, test, and flight operations.

Responsibilities
  • Lead Starshield Aviation programmatics to ensure all contract requirements are met
  • Support aviation proposal efforts to align new efforts with long-term strategic vision and engineering objectives
  • Be the primary point of contact for customers, resolving issues, negotiating requirements, and maintaining positive relationships
  • Plan and lead customer reviews, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues
  • Collaborate with product engineering groups to understand product readiness and how changes impact requirements, aircraft integration, and operation risks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in US Government operations, project management, or contracts
  • 3+ years of experience in commercial or US Government aviation acquisition or program management
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience working in aerospace or aviation portfolios in the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Experience with aircraft design, development, integration, and/or test experience
  • Experience interpreting and negotiating technical requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
  • Experience with management or program leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
  • Ability to define and manage a project independently
  • Knowledge of radiofrequency or computer networking principles and engineering
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to tailor communications to the audience
Additional Requirements
  • Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance preferred. Must be willing to pursue a clearance if not already cleared
  • Must pass DoD level background checks for entry into various government facilities
  • Willingness to travel (up to 25%)
Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR Requirements
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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