💼 About This Role

You'll serve as the primary interface for certification, verification, and execution across multiple launch vehicle and payload partners at a high-growth space startup. Your work ensures no show-stoppers on day of integration or launch, driving simplification and innovation in certification processes for constellation-level rollouts. This role offers ownership of critical mission success with visibility into contract, legal, and engineering teams.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Function as K2 point of contact for all certification-related activities
• Serve as launch provider point of contact for ICDs and mission execution
• Serve as payload provider point of contact in certification forums
• Shape certification processes to increase velocity

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or science
• 5+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing
• 2+ years managing projects or technical teams
• Strong understanding of launch vehicle or spacecraft certification processes

✨ Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in engineering or science
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with payload or launch provider contracts

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive equity package
• 🏥 Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 👶 Paid parental leave
• ✈️ Up to 25% travel

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2–3 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical interview· 60 min
3. 3Panel interview· 90 min