Millennium Space Systems · 19 hours ago
Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expBoeing Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team member to serve as the Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead. This role involves providing project and technical leadership, managing launch vehicle interfaces, and leading a multi-skilled team during satellite launch campaigns.
AerospaceSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manages launch vehicle mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces for spacecraft launching on various launch vehicles including but not limited to: Ariane, Atlas, Falcon, Proton, and Vulcan
Responsible for satellite-to-launch vehicle interface design requirements, approval of Interface Control Document (ICD), spacecraft test programs, coordinating satellite processing activities at the launch site, launch countdown activities and shipping logistics
Launch campaign manager leading a team of ~ 30 individuals conducting spacecraft integration, test, and propulsion activities at Cape Canaveral, and international launch sites including French Guiana and Kazakhstan
Develop and maintain detailed launch integration and operations schedules
Optimize processing schedules shoulder-to-shoulder with the customer and consultants to achieve optimum durations
Provides technical leadership and ensures common engineering process/practices for El Segundo Satellite Division Launch preparations and launch campaigns
Serves as the primary launch liaison to launch service providers (both foreign and domestic), and commercial or government customers
Primary interface with customers and subcontractors on all matters related to spacecraft launch vehicle interfaces and spacecraft launch site operations
Works closely with program managers, program and functional chief engineers to ensure mission success and prompt resolution of issues and anomalies
Project Manager for all launch related tasks: including technical, cost, schedule, and risk/opportunity management
Project management: adopts and drives common practices to meet programs’ cost, schedule, quality and technical objectives, including capturing lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future programs
Requires working at remote launch site environments where it is necessary to deal with unforeseen challenges, crisis management, and effectively address issues in a timely manner in order to maintain critical milestone dates
Leads the development of launch related documentation, including interface requirements and control documents, launch operations plans and procedures, and safety submittals
Coordinates preparation and delivery of spacecraft analysis, models and analysis reports
Ensure team members use established Boeing Space and Launch systems processes, procedures, and best practices as appropriate
Manages ITAR and EAR exports to international customers and launch services providers
25% travel is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
3+ years experience in systems engineering processes and tools
2+ years of experience in data analysis and/or process improvements and/or manufacturing engineering, and/or production system developments
7+ years of experience with space, launch vehicle, or satellite programs
5+ years of experience in leading a multi-skilled team
Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 8 weeks at a time (approximately 25%)
Willing and able to obtain an SSBI Background Investigation for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Preferred
Launch systems engineering and operations experience
Experience interfacing with external customers, subcontractors, launch vehicle suppliers
Experience as a Project Manager in a Production/Operations Environment
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Multi-skill leader, solid problem Solving & decision-making skills
Satellite systems integration and test experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Robert Jacobsen
Chief Financial Officer
Shasta Noble
Chief Financial Officer
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