Senior Mission Manager
Core
End-to-end mission success for highly complex, crewed artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, serving as the primary customer interface from contract award through on-orbit execution.
Role type
Senior Mission Manager
Builds
Artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and crewed mission systems
Domain
Space exploration / Human spaceflight
Required skills
Systems engineering, Technical program management, Customer-facing mission execution, Contract negotiation, Interface control document (ICD) definition, Integrated master schedule development, Risk management, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Human spaceflight mission experience (ISS, free flyer, commercial crew), NASA human spaceflight policies knowledge, Crew vehicle systems expertise, Launch integration campaign leadership
Technologies
Space station hardware, Crew transport vehicles, Launch providers, Ground systems
Responsibilities
Own and negotiate ICDs defining interface requirements between customer hardware, Haven space stations, crew transport vehicles, and ground systems; Lead integration of all tasks necessary to successfully execute a mission including contract deliverables, hardware/software readiness, and ground/crew operator readiness; Drive risk management, issue resolution, and cross-functional execution; Lead integrated master schedule development tied to contractual milestones; Coordinate with mission operations, engineering, production, and leadership teams; Support Business Development with pre-sales engineering, customer meetings, and contract negotiations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC