SR. ASTRONAUT OPERATIONS INTEGRATOR
The Astronaut Operations Team is responsible for integrating all humans that will fly on SpaceX missions and ensuring they have an incredible experience. From assignment to after their flight, this team works closely with our astronauts making sure they are supported and have everything they need. This includes leading crew members through the development, planning, training, mission, and post-mission phases. With the pace of human spaceflight increasing at SpaceX, both high level and extremely detailed coordination of astronaut time is critical to mission readiness and success. As an Astronaut Operations Integrator you will be responsible for supporting our astronauts through all stages of mission preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and maintain the comprehensive schedule of SpaceX astronaut flight crews
- Develop the plan and schedule for crew time to meet mission needs, integrate internal/external constraints, identify conflicts, and drive resolution; work real time changes and adaptations as needed
- Communicate plans and schedules to internal and external stakeholders
- Devise, uphold, and improve scheduling tools and repeatable processes for astronaut operations
- Work closely with external customer schedulers to integrate travel and availability constraints for each crew member and respond to scheduling requests
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and partner teams including crew training, crew suits/equipment, mission management, and SpaceX leadership
- Coordinate logistics such as astronaut onboarding, catering, parking, and security for astronaut training and events
- Ensure that all crew members have a positive experience working with and flying on SpaceX missions from assignment to post flight
- Manage improvement projects, identifying problems, and developing/implementing solutions
- Support launches of crew missions as needed including following quarantine protocols during the week of launch
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of project management experience
- 5+ years of experience creating and coordinating schedules with personnel and resource constraints
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
- 5+ years of professional experience in high visibility and high demand customer-oriented positions with demonstrated results
- 5+ years personnel or hardware scheduling experience
- Experience managing multiple projects and delivering under tight time and resource constraints
- Experience quickly learning new technical systems and operational processes
- Experience working with ultra-high net worth individuals
- Experience with organization, time management, and resource management
- Experience effectively communicating
- Experience being empathetic, an active listener, and resilient
- Experience professionally handling sensitive or confidential information
- Experience having attention to detail, adapting to dynamic schedules/routines, and driving efficiency without sacrificing quality
- Familiarity with human spaceflight
- Experience participating in developing project scope, managing project schedules, and following up with stakeholders appropriately
- Proficiency with computers (Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling, and reporting tools)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, and carrying equipment – up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be open to occasional travel to other SpaceX sites up to 25% (California, Texas, and Florida)
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends as needed to support crew training and events
- Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Astronaut Operations Integrator/Senior: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
