Sr Manager, Ground Operations
Core
Lead spacecraft processing activities including transportation, handling, prelaunch operations, and launch vehicle integration to ensure safe transition from production to orbit.
Role type
Senior Manager, Ground Operations
Builds
Spacecraft and launch vehicle integration for national security and space exploration missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team management, process improvement, hazardous operations procedures, clean room protocols, launch site operations, interface control document validation, risk assessment, change management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop teams of engineers and technicians; Define and implement strategic direction for ground operations; Direct spacecraft processing from receipt through launch; Oversee integration of spacecraft with launch vehicles; Implement and enforce hazardous operations and safety procedures; Coordinate with launch vehicle teams and range operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC