RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead all programmatic aspects of programs, from contract award through integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations to ensure all contract requirements are met.
Support proposal efforts to align new efforts with long-term strategic vision and engineering objectives, and to ensure contract requirements are executable.
Be the primary point of contact for your customer, to resolve issues, negotiate requirements, coordinate technical and contractual changes, and maintain positive relationships.
Plan and lead customer reviews through cross-company coordination, developing and briefing technical content on complex designs, trade studies, risks, and issues.
Collaborate with product engineering groups to understand vehicle readiness and how changes impact requirements, vehicle risk, CONOPs, and launch dates.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline.
5+ years of experience in program management, project management, systems engineering, or operations.
2+ years of experience with US government projects or acquisitions.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
8+ years of experience in program management or project management.
Experience working with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.
Experience with spacecraft mission design, development, integration, and/or test experience.
Experience with management or program leadership experience.
Strong penchant for innovation in process improvement and system design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with direct experience negotiating technical deliverables or scope.
Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to tailor communications to the audience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass DoD level background checks for entry into various government facilities.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain one
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range
$155,000.00 - $200,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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 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 and 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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.
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
