Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Power the future of Space at Star Catcher

Star Catcher is powering the future of space by building the world's first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into the Star Catcher Network and receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, requiring no retrofit to utilize the first true space-based infrastructure. The Star Catcher Network provides power as needed from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts at concentrations from fractions of a Sun of flux to ten Suns of flux. 

The Star Catcher Network enables More Uptime, More Bandwidth, and More Mission.

Join our team of experienced and passionate space innovators driven to transform and expand humanity's utilization of space. The creation of space-based power infrastructure is as impactful for space missions in the 2020's and 2030's as the advent of low-cost launch services was in the 2010's. We seek individuals who share our passion for enabling people to do more in space and are not afraid to get their hands dirty to make our vision of the future reality.

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), located in Jacksonville, FL, has an opportunity for a Project Manager to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid. This role will be responsible for project planning and scheduling, budget management, risk management, team coordination, stakeholder communication, quality control, compliance and regulations, problem solving, and documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. 
• Coordinating with executive leadership, engineers, and other specialists to ensure that all aspects of the project are covered.
• Creating and managing project budgets.
• Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. This involves understanding both technical risks and non-technical risks.
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional teams. Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Acting as the main point of contact between the project team and stakeholders, which can include government agencies, private investors, or international partners. Providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications, overseeing testing and validation processes.
• Ensuring that the project adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
• Addressing and resolving issues that arise during the project lifecycle. 
• Maintaining comprehensive records of project progress, decisions, and changes. This includes preparing reports for senior management, customers, and/or funding bodies.
• Analyzing the outcomes of completed projects to assess performance, learn from successes and failures, and apply those lessons to future projects.

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
• At least five years of experience in project management within the aerospace, defense, or space industries. Experience with space missions, satellite projects, or similar high-tech projects is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of space projects, such as spacecraft design, satellite systems, or space mission operations.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Desired skills:

• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Understanding of space systems, spacecraft operations, and the technical challenges specific to the space industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical issues and manage project risks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Experience negotiating with vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to secure favorable terms and resolve conflicts.
• Familiarity with space industry regulations, safety standards relevant to space missions and operations.
• Experience with NASA/DoD life cycle and technical reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR).

Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward! We offer a highly competitive benefits package. 

Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher 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.

All offers of employment at Star Catcher are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.