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Project Manager space laser communications
2018-07-04 02:26:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Archangel Lightworks is a startup specialised in space laser communications based in Harwell Space Campus, Oxfordshire. Founded in mid2017, we have secured longterm funding and successfully demonstrated several novel prototypes related to laser transmission and efficient perpendicular solar concentration. Our mission is to make 10x more data download possible to meet the demand from the growing satellites market, especially smallsats, delivering more data from the earth orbit to the ground at higher speed. Role Responsibilities We are looking for a reliable and experienced Aerospace Project Manager with technical leadership skills to ensure consistent and highly satisfactory project delivery to augment our rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing tracking realistic project plans in a fast paced, startup environment. Specific job responsibilities include but not limited to Managing all project deliverables to milestones, budget and resource. Ensuring work packages converge throughout the project working closely with a multidisciplinary team of varying experience levels. Managing risk throughout a multiyear project to ensure delivery and successful project outcome. Managing ESA European Space Agency interface, including project reporting, verbal and written communications. Supporting customer interactions for winning new work. Develop and mentor junior engineers in their project leadership skills and assist them in identifying and controlling risks to the projects progress. Review and update internal management and project reporting process, have significant influence on establishing new systems. Interested applicants may also consider starting first as a fixedterm consultant while rolling into a permanent role although this is less preferred. Required skillsexperience Must have Project Management experience from project definition to product deliverydemonstration. Familiarity with European Space Agency reporting and projectrelated processes. Experience with assessing and managing risks in aerospace projects. Have exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken. Exceptional presentation and customersupplier relationship management skills. Have at least a BSc degree in a science subject. Proficient English, positive attitude, selfdriven and interested in working in a startup environment Independent, quick learner, can structure and show initiatives to thoroughly evaluate and solve problems from different angles, proactively push progress forward Desirable additional skillsexperience Experience with different space communication architectures, working on space communion projects. Experience managing, participating in drone test campaigns flying payload and platform Experience managing Cubesat development projects. Experience obtaining Airspace clearance and interacting with aviation authorities from various countries. International logistics management experience for both personal and hardware. Familiarity with ESA quality procedures. Strong commercial, industry experience. Remuneration You will be remunerated competitively depending on your experience and skills. We work around deliveryfocused, agile sprints such that you will be making impact early and regularly, with a sustainable worklife balance. There are options for flexible working hours, some working from home, travel and training bursaries, as needed. We also work in the buzzing Harwell Space Campus with regular events on site networking, workshops, and delicious lunch time international cuisines. Dates and duration Suitable candidate to join as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable. Location Our offices are with the European Space Agency at Harwell, near Oxford. Flight locations are 30 min drive away. Some remote work will be possible. There might be some opportunities for overseas travel please indicate any restrictions due to visas etc. HOW TO APPLY Please apply via httpsarchangellightworks.breezy.hr and select the roles youre interested in. If you have questions please drop us a line at applications at archangel dot works. If shortlisted, our HR team will be in touch to make further arrangements. Early application is strongly advised as the position may be filled sooner. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, Archangel Lightworks reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process earlier. To comply with data protection laws, we keep all candidates personal data confidential and secure while their applications are being considered and remove such data as soon as possible in the same month once a decision has been reached We dont have Tier 2 sponsor licence and wont be able to provide a work permit. No Agencies Please
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