We are making history. We seek uniquely talented individuals who see beyond boundaries, with an appetite to bridge reality and the seemingly impossible. We are working on a once in a lifetime project. Our launch system is innovative, unique, and highly disruptive to the emerging commercial space industry.
“Since the dawn of space exploration, rockets have been the only way to access space. In 70 years, the technology has only made small incremental advances. To truly commercialize and industrialize space, we need 10x tech improvement.” – Jonathan Yaney, CEO
A Day in the Life of
You will help change the landscape of the smallsat industry, be an integral and unique part of a close knit team of individuals operating in a high energy environment, changing the fundamental fabric of how humanity puts things into space. As a Launch Site Development Manager, you will be primarily responsible for building, maintaining and executing programs across a multidisciplinary aerospace ecosystem that involve space policy and regulatory management overlapping several federal agencies. This is a full-time position located at our brand new Long Beach, CA facility.
“We are on the verge of an impressive new industrial era in space. SpinLaunch represents a major breakthrough. Their capability will help open the Solar System.” – Pete Worden, Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation / former Director of NASA Ames Research Center
Your Mission
- Conduct launch site development and spacecraft vehicle licensing with key regulatory and jurisdictional agencies
- Cultivate strategic partnerships across a landscape of key government offices and personnel by conducting meetings, presentations, documentation and relationship management
- Utilize strategic research, planning and decision making to bring projects to life from concept to reality
- Manage internal cross-functional communications with Engineering, Operations, and Product development.
- Evaluating, contracting, and managing vendors, budget and schedules
- Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved
- Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization
- Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
“We see SpinLaunch as emblematic of everything we hope our portfolio companies can achieve, with innovations that will drive whole new markets in the aerospace business. – Thomas d’Halluin, CEO of Airbus Ventures
You Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or in “STEM” related majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Minimum of 2+ years of proven excellence and working experience as a Program or Project Manager
- Willing, able and flexible to travel approx. ~25% or as needed, including internationally. Occasionally on short notice.
- Experience working with technical teams, writing statements of work, and contract management
- Excels in prioritizing and organizing key objectives in alignment with company goals
- Understands customer priorities and effectively fosters communication with technical teams to identify feasibility and input on corresponding timelines.
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
- A passion for new space
It would be Epic if you had
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Business or STEM related majors
- Proven experience writing technical papers for aerospace and/or STEM industries
- 3+ years of hard tech or start up program management experience
- Highly skilled in managing multi million dollar projects and programs
- Ability to lead a team or have held leadership positions within a government agency
ITAR Requirements
SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR ยง120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here. ( https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=%2024d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987 )
SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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