Summary
Space Tango is an innovative space technology small business based in Lexington, Ky. Space Tango’s mission is to manufacture health and technology products in space that create value and transformational solutions. Space Tango provides space-based automated facilities and payloads to support research and development and small-scale manufacturing needs of our partners and customers on the International Space Station. As a leader in automated systems, Space Tango pursues pathways to on-orbit production. Our vision is to inspire, innovate and create a better future for humanity by utilizing the environment of space.
Overview
Manages multiple projects through the Space Tango lifecycle processReports to Director of Project ManagementKey Responsibilities include the management of the following:
Project/mission definition (planning/strategy, risk assessment, staffing, and schedules) through entire project life cycle Leads multidisciplinary project teams of scientists and engineers Primary Space Tango interface to payload partner Readiness of flight equipment/hardware development (proposals, and requirements/design specifications) Development of products for major life cycle deliverables/ reviewsKickoff package
Project Requirements Document
Mission Concept Review
Project Requirements Review
Preliminary Design Review
60% Design Review
Critical Design Review
Integration and Test Readiness Review
Payload Verification Test Results
Payload Readiness Review
Mission Status Review
Flight Readiness Reviews
Post Flight Report/Project Closeout
Science verification testing and payload verification testing, and any tests related to payload science readiness Tracks and reports on payload manifest readiness Production and/or review of integrated flight and science documents (procedures, safety, configuration, and flight requirements) Coordinate flight payload integration and implementation Science team coordination (staffing, resources, deliverable packages, schedule, budget, tasks) Develop presentations for partner, sponsor and internal Space Tango management-level reviews Direct project interface with partners, sponsors, and respective flight interface organizations, including NASA JSC, NASA KSC, NASA MSFC, and CASIS Provide monthly TO status reporting to CEO and CASIS/NASACoordinates internal and external communicationBasic Qualifications:
7+ Years of experience in working NASA/ISS payload/project managementExperience in ISS operations, integration, safety and requirementsBS in a technical field, higher degree a plusExperience working with multi-disciplinary teamsExcellent organizational and customer management skillsComfortable with peer-to-peer communication in R&D industryProficiency in MS Office, Google Docs, project management software and databasesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsAbility to multitaskBenefits
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort-term Disability InsuranceMatching IRA Retirement PackagePaid Time OffCareer Development ReimbursementSalary
Salary will be based on professional experience and skill set.
Space Tango is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space Tango is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
This position may require access to technology and information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain any necessary government authorizations to access and handle controlled technology and data. Candidates must be able to comply with all applicable export control regulations.
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