Exploration
Senior Space Vehicle Project Advisor
Houston, Texas · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 83 days ago
Computer VisionProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentLogisticsSystems EngineeringElectrical Engineering
About the role
- You will be instrumental in enabling new missions in the US by managing projects including early vehicle and subsystems development.
- Desirable: - Familiarity with U.S. aerospace regulations, FAA licensing, and export control (ITAR/EAR). - Previous experience working in a startup or fast-growing aerospace company.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned System and Subsystem Projects including the management of cost, schedule, technical quality and risk
- Support development of US government and commercial proposals, including the integration of cost, schedule and risk elements into cohesive bids.
- Experience across the space systems lifecycle including requirements definition, design, assembly, integration, test, and operations.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary international teams.
- The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
Requirements
- You will assist the Chief of Engineering on the Nyx project by providing your technical expertise in space projects.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, systems, electrical engineering or related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in space systems project management, systems engineering, or space systems development.
- Experience with ISS resupply, LEO station logistics, or exploration programs.
- Knowledge and experience with US contracting processes, including NASA and commercial space procurement.
- Familiarity with U.S. aerospace regulations, FAA licensing, and export control (ITAR/EAR).
- Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders).
Benefits
- Previous experience working in a startup or fast-growing aerospace company.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
Company info
- We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
- Support Business Development and Sales efforts with local and state-wide government and commercial customers. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies and commercial partners.
- Support the engineering team in design, development, and certification activities, and assist in the execution of the verification tasks in cooperation with customers such as NASA.
- What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
- We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.
Equal opportunity
- The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
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