ABL Space Systems is driven by the vision that in ten years, missions to space will launch every day from around the world. We’ve set out to assure global access to space through the development of a low-cost launch vehicle and a modular ground system, RS1 and GS0. 

Behind our business model is an exceptional team. Engineers, technicians and operators at ABL thrive on creating simple yet effective systems to tackle the challenge that space launch presents.

Launch is just the beginning. Join ABL in paving the way for the next-generation space platform.

As a Mission Manager, you will work directly with ABL’s customers and engineering team to successfully deliver payloads to orbit. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple missions on the ABL manifest, including delivery of commercial and government cubesats, smallsats, and other small payloads. Mission Managers additionally provide technical support on business proposals, track and deliver on contractual mission requirements, create interface control documentation, and host customer meetings/reviews. Mission Managers also work closely with ABL’s Payload Integration team to ensure that payload accommodations and integration activities are designed to meet customer requirements. We are looking for team members who enjoy a variety of challenges, can communicate effectively, thrive in a fast-paced environment and share our passion for creating a seamless and premier end-to-end customer integration and launch experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support business development in technical customer interchanges and proposal writing
• Manage contractual deliverables from contract signing through contract close-out for launch service contracts and other launch-related program contracts
• Serve as a primary point of contact for ABL customers, including reporting, leading reviews, scope and requirement negotiation, and operations planning
• Proactively strive to create a smooth and streamlined mission integration process for both internal and external stakeholders
• Work across engineering teams on mission design, schedule, and requirements, ensuring proper flow down of requirements between the customer and the internal team
• Create Interface Control Documentation (ICD) and generate requirements for payload-to-launch vehicle interfaces and ground processing
• Lead, perform, and drive requirements verification and validation activities
• Support ABL’s Payload Integration team with development of payload integration plans and procedures and provide oversight of execution of those procedures at the payload processing facility and/or launch site
• Provide day-of-launch on-console support representing customer constraints and interests
• Understand ITAR and abide by U.S. regulations while interfacing with foreign external parties

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 1+ years prior experience in Mission Management, Mission Integration, or Technical Program/Project Management
• 5+ years prior engineering experience in a related field such as systems engineering, project/program management, payloads, spacecraft subsystems, or launch operations 

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Active TS/SCI or DoD Secret clearance, or willingness to pursue a clearance
• Prior project management experience, including work with MS Project or other schedule management tools
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (such as Siemens NX)
• Prior experience in sales, business development, or other direct experience with external customers
• Experience using requirements management software such as JAMA, DOORS, Jira, or similar tools
• Prior experience working with the US Government
• Prior hands-on experience on a technical project

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work extended hours to meet milestones and deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for launch operations and customer-related activities (such as fit checks or industry conferences)

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.