Lead Space Mission Coordinator
2 weeks ago
The realm of outer space presents unparalleled opportunities to develop products that significantly improve life on our planet. Varda is pioneering this initiative, utilizing the distinct conditions of low Earth orbit to create these advancements and reintegrate them into our society. Our mission goes beyond simple exploration; we are broadening the economic frontiers of humanity.
At Varda, you will find yourself at the intersection of ambition and expertise. Our experienced team, with a rich history in aerospace and technology, has refined its capabilities within the corridors of leading industry players. Here, your contributions will be valued and scrutinized by leaders who, with extensive experience, are now dedicated to the field of extraterrestrial manufacturing.
While our goals are lofty, our approach is rooted in technical realism and operational feasibility. Our conceptual operations include crystalline material processing and reentry, supported by years of research and development grounded in the achievements of the International Space Station and the commercial space sector.
Join Varda and contribute to the creation of a thriving in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
Varda caters to a diverse array of clients, from pharmaceutical firms developing new products in microgravity to government entities exploring new capabilities through hypersonic flight. As a member of the mission management team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring we fulfill our commitments. In the capacity of Lead Space Mission Coordinator, you will serve as the primary technical and programmatic liaison for our clients, guiding missions from inception to completion—from the initial contract negotiations through development, integration, launch, operations, and recovery of our clients' flown assets. You will collaborate across various departments within the company to resolve challenges for specific clients or missions and to align the necessary resources to achieve mission goals.
You will coordinate with Varda personnel to oversee all aspects of mission planning, integration, testing, and verification.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main technical and programmatic contact for our clients, assisting in issue resolution, negotiating requirements and contract modifications, communicating status and risks, and ensuring a favorable outcome for all stakeholders.
- Oversee the programmatic execution of client missions from pre-contract signature through development, integration, launch, operations, and recovery of our clients' flown assets.
- Collaborate across the organization (e.g., engineering, regulatory, sales, payloads) to grasp the status and changes that may affect client success and work to mitigate challenges.
- Lead significant client reviews and deliverables, coordinating cross-functionally to plan, develop, and present high-quality materials and briefings.
- Support or lead, depending on the client, the development and verification of technical interface control documents.
- Assist our Sales team with proposal efforts to ensure new projects are accurately scoped and aligned with the strategic vision of the company, ensuring contracts are executable.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in Program or Project Management.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracts and program execution.
- Experience in spacecraft mission design, development, integration, testing, launch, and/or operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations under ITAR.
- Master's degree in an engineering field.
- 8+ years of experience working with government, NASA, or commercial launch contracts.
- Experience in spacecraft mission design, development, integration, testing, launch, and/or operations.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracts.
- Active security clearance (TS, TS//SCI, or S) or willingness to seek a clearance.
- Comprehensive spacecraft mission project lifecycle experience (cradle-to-grave).
- Salary range: $130,000 - $195,000 per year.
- This role is on-site.
- Compensation and base salary are determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
- Eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
- Opportunity to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Currently, some of our technology requires a license to be exported to individuals other than "U.S. Persons" as defined in U.S. export regulations. Therefore, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to access our technology without an export license.
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We do not discriminate based on race, color, 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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