Astrolab ยท 1 day ago
Sr. Director of Mission Systems & Operations (NASA LTVS Contingent)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expAstrolab is building the next generation of planetary rovers and mission systems to support human exploration and settlement beyond Earth. The Sr. Director of Mission Systems & Operations will be responsible for designing and operating mission-critical ground infrastructure and leading mission operations strategy, serving as the primary interface with NASA and commercial partners.
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Responsibilities
Architect mission-critical ground infrastructure, either with providers or in-house
Lead ground segment coordination, scheduling, and partner integration
Manage mission operations, training programs, and simulation exercises (including joint sims)
Own operations infrastructure, including the Astrolab Control Center, comms, and voice loops
Act as primary interface to NASA on mission ops, ops training, crew training, and ground segment topics
Provide technical input on rover communications systems
Qualification
Required
BA degree in a STEM field required
15+ years of experience in mission operations, ground systems, or related aerospace fields
Proven success building and operating mission-critical ground infrastructure
Strong background in mission operations, training, and simulation exercises
Direct experience interfacing with NASA and commercial partners
Technical expertise in communications systems and ground segment integration
Track record of building and leading high-performance teams
Benefits
Equity ownership in the company
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible PTO and parental leave
Home office set-up reimbursement
Fully flexible and remote-friendly work environment
Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
Twice a month, social hour on-site with food and drinks
Company
Astrolab
Astrolab manufactures and designs rovers that will transform the way we live and work in space.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jaret Matthews
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aviva Buller
Director of Procurement & Supply Chain
Recent News
2025-07-13
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