COMPANY DETAILSSpace Machines Company (SMC) is a pioneering on-orbit servicing provider, offering "Roadside Assistance, In Space" for commercial and government customers. With a fleet of versatile Optimus Orbital Servicing Vehicles (OSVs), SMC delivers essential services such as on-orbit inspection, monitoring, refuelling, debris management, and satellite life extension. By focusing on space safety and sustainability, SMC is revolutionizing the way we maintain and support human presence in space.
THE ROLEIn this newly created Sydney based position, you will report to the Mission Management Lead and will be the key focal point to deliver missions from planning to orbit. You will directly shape the future of how are missions are delivered, and have the opportunity to work with our technical team and broader company to deliver our spacecraft to the launch pad.
The role will include:- Mastering of multiple projects and spacecraft missions, to ensure on-time delivery to our customers and stakeholders
- Keeping the mission team focussed and on track through project management activities including scheduling, resourcing, cost and programmatic risk management
- Reporting to management on mission and project status
- Being the first point of call for customers and partners, to deliver a seamless and positive customer experience.
- Supporting our Engineering organisation in delivering all the amazing technical work.
- Overseeing the launch campaign including working with the launch provider to ensure a smooth launch engagement process
- Supporting regulatory, licencing and compliance for each mission
- Involvement in future business activities and proposals, to shape projects and missions for future success prior to contract
- Lots of other fun space-related stuff as required.
We are looking for someone who is inspired by a challenge, will help grow our company capability, and remain flexible to use their skillset to drive outcomes for the company.
PROFILEIdeally, you will be deeply passionate about space, technology and customer delivery. Preferably you will have a technical or management background in the space or technology industry, as you will need to engage deeply with engineering and technical teams, but also have project management and business acumen to deliver success to our customers and our missions. Our customers will be commercial, civilian government and defence based, and experience or understanding in these sectors will be beneficial.Communication and stakeholder management skills will be key to the success of this role, and we expect you to be a pro-active, creative, enthusiastic and results oriented.Some interstate and international travel may be required for the role.
OFFERWe are driving the future of new in-space services and sustainability, and offer a fast-paced, innovative, and agile environment where you can have a real impact on tomorrow. We offer the opportunity to be a part of the team who is shaping the future of what is possible in space.Are you inspired by a challenge, passionate about Roadside Assistance in Space, and eager to make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
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