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Firefly Aerospace · 2 days ago

Launch Site Director (Wallops, VA)

Wallops Island, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. The Launch Site Director will lead the Wallops Launch Operations and Facilities team through site development and launch campaigns, ensuring precision in operations and effective management of multi-disciplinary teams.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate the local effort to install and fabricate pad upgrades in support of the Alpha and MLV launch vehicle programs

Direct Alpha launch campaigns from pre-vehicle arrival pad preparations, integrated vehicle checkouts and on-pad launch operations

Lead daily tagups for launch campaigns and pad development to ensure programs are on schedule and within budget

Manage pad preventative maintenance team to maximize pad availability and reduce operational costs

Identify opportunities to reduce launch campaign durations and scope

Work with vehicle and operations teams to ensure all relevant procedures, documentation and tools are updated for vehicle or site upgrades

Develop weekly operating rhythm to ensure pad maintenance, repairs and updates are on track to complete prior to vehicle arrival

Work with program team to develop Integrated Master Schedule for the vehicle and pad operations for each flight

Lead intermittent schedule status reviews with the Program Managers and executive leadership showing progress, forecast and schedule metrics

Develop financial and resource budgets to meet program directed launch cadences and upgrades

Lead local hiring activities for the launch operations and facility team members

Coordinate with SLD/30 Safety Teams to guarantee deliverables, reviews and support for each mission

Coordinate with range operations teams, NASA, Virginia Spaceport Authority, and other stakeholders to ensure successful program execution

Ensure that all documentation, licensing, contracts, commodities and other required items are established and in place for each launch campaign

Qualification

Project EngineeringAerospace LeadershipBudget PlanningMulti-disciplinary TeamsMS ExcelMS ProjectMS VisioTechnical CommunicationAtlassian ProductsVersion Control SystemsData Viewing ToolsLaunch Vehicle OperationsUSG Proposal SupportStandards

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Engineering or Aircraft Operations (equivalent military or operations experience may meet desire)

Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and operations teams

Experience managing annual budget planning process and successful project execution

10+ years of experience in a technical/project engineering role

5+ years of experience in aerospace leadership across complex systems

Exceptional computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio)

Strong communication skills in technical work environments