Staff Mission Manager

Inversion Space

Playa Vista, United States
On-site
9+ years launch vehicle experience
Reentry systems engineering expertise
Hypersonic flight regime knowledge
The role involves leading technical and programmatic execution from contract award through integration, launch, operations, and re-entry while ensuring all contract requirements are met

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading technical and programmatic execution from contract award through integration, launch, operations, and re-entry while ensuring all contract requirements are met.
  • Candidates must serve as the primary technical authority deeply understanding vehicle design constraints including GNC, thermal protection systems, propulsion, and avionics.
  • The position requires supporting new business proposals by leading initial requirements verification and collaborating with diverse engineering fields to iterate on solutions.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading technical and programmatic execution from contract award through integration, launch, operations, and re-entry while ensuring all contract requirements are met.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years launch vehicle experience
  • Reentry systems engineering expertise
  • Hypersonic flight regime knowledge
  • Primary customer interface experience
  • Vehicle subsystem dependency understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Dual-use technology background
  • National security project experience
  • Risk and trade study capabilities
  • Anomaly resolution leadership
  • Strategic vision alignment skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 9 years direct engineering experience in launch vehicles
  • Experience acting as primary technical interface to government stakeholders

Work Rights

Not specified

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