Sr. Manager, User Products (Starshield Missions)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

3d • $165,000 - $230,000

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. MANAGER, USER PRODUCTS (STARSHIELD MISSIONS) Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with a focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As the Sr. Manager, User Products in Starshield Missions, you will lead a team of Mission Integration Engineers and Mission Managers. You will own full responsibility for integrating Starshield user products (e.g., user terminals) into US Government platforms and systems and will serve as the primary point of contact for ongoing feature definition and development of new products. Ideal candidates have strong systems integration backgrounds with proven leadership in government programs. We seek leaders who solve complex problems and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering or science discipline.
• 8+ years in aerospace, space, and/or defense industries.
• 5+ years leading integration of hardware/software into government systems.
• 3+ years managing technical teams.
• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
• Must pass DoD level background checks for entry into various government facilities.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Deep technical understanding of SpaceX’s technology and user products
• Experience with comms payloads, user terminals, or satcom integration.
• Ability to operate across all levels of SpaceX and external entities (e.g. CEOs, Generals, and VPs through technicians, engineers, and end-users).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Proven delivery under pressure across priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in integrating Starshield user products into USG platforms/systems across mission and contract lifecycles.
• Act as the primary point of contact for user product feature definition, requirements, and development.
• Act as the representative of Starshield User Products to the US Government, and as the responsible owner within SpaceX for the US Government’s needs and requirements.
• Drive end-to-end trades, interface definitions, testing, and verification with stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time deliverables, risk mitigation, and mission success.
• Mentor team, foster innovation, and collaborate across programs.
• Grow the team and our product adoption across the US Government.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager