18h ago
Mission Manager
Hawthorne, CA
$130k-$180k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead programmatic development and execution for Starship Crew and Cargo programs, including NASA's Artemis Human Landing System. You'll serve as the main interface between SpaceX and customers to certify vehicles and systems for lunar and Mars missions. This role offers the chance to work across all areas of SpaceX in a critical integration position.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Develop and certify human spaceflight vehicles with stakeholders
- Integrate SpaceX and customer teams for mission success
- Drive readiness of vehicles, cargo, and crew
- Present technical content to internal and customer audiences
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or science
- 5+ years of industry experience
- 5+ years of technical project management experience
- 4+ years hands-on with hardware or software technical projects
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with government, NASA, or commercial space programs
- Knowledge in an engineering subsystem (e.g., avionics, propulsion)
- Experience working with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or astronauts
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Long-term incentives including stock options or cash awards
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage
- ๐ฆ 401(k) retirement plan
- ๐ Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Resume Screenยท 1 week
- 2Phone Interviewยท 30-45 min
- 3On-site Interviewsยท 4-6 hours
๐ฉ Heads Up
- High availability requirement: extended hours/weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel frequently to various sites
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