Flight Ops Lead - Starlab

Overview

Starlab Space is a US-led joint venture and partner network that ensures continued human presence in low-earth orbit and supports the transition of microgravity research from the International Space Station into the commercial space station era. Our global team combines decades of flight heritage and human spaceflight experience, covering habitat infrastructure, robotic arms, daily payload operations, and more. Our organization is headquartered in Webster, TX near Johnson Space Center.

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We are growing our team as we advance our mission to create the Starlab commercial space station. We are seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Flight Operations IPT Lead under our Mission Segment. The lead focuses on developing and implementing operational paradigms for the Starlab mission and program, and will develop the strategy, tactical plan, and supporting rationale for how we conduct mission operations.

• Own and implement the definition of Starlab’s overarching mission operations architecture, and develop key flight operations concepts and implementation plans.
• Oversee the development of training plans and standards for both the onboard crew and ground-based operations and support teams.
• Establish the mission control staffing and certification plan, and manage the multi-partner team supporting Starlab flight operations around the world.
• Provide technical expertise and insight regarding operations standards and concepts in the Starlab program and corporate decisions and discussions.
• Coordinate the transition from design phase into operations jointly with counterparts across the Starlab program team.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and technical objectives for flight operations or flight software.
• Drive technical decisions and ensure compliance with safety standards and airworthiness requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, customers, and management regarding project status within the Flight Operations IPT.

• 12+ years of progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree; fewer years of experience may be considered with more advanced degrees.
• Must have at least seven years of experience in spaceflight operations; human spaceflight operations strongly preferred.
• Significant organizational leadership experience, including at least three years as a team lead or supervisor. Operations-oriented leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing critical team efforts in a mission-oriented context.
• Experience preparing for and presenting at major mission and/or customer reviews.
• Experience in risk management, schedule & cost management, configuration management, and requirements management.
• Experience identifying, characterizing, and mitigating operational risks. Bonus points for mitigations requiring negotiations among multiple partners or teams.
• Experience with development and implementation of certification criteria for critical operations positions, including long-term qualification and proficiency requirements and options when criteria are not fully achieved.
• Experience working within partner agreements and across multiple contracts.
• Strong and clear communication within Starlab, across joint venture partners, and with government agencies. Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Comfort and willingness to work in an international and multi-timezone context, with team members from multiple partner organizations and suppliers.
• Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to work extended hours when required and adjust to shifting priorities and workloads.

Starlab offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, including competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus plan, unlimited paid time off (PTO), comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings, wellness program, and other benefits. You will be part of a dynamic community focused on innovation and excellence.

To meet obligations and signed agreements with NASA, you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from NASA. Authorization would not…