Voyager Technologies · 15 hours ago
Flight Ops Lead - Starlab
Webster, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expVoyager Technologies Inc. is a US-led joint venture focused on human presence in low-earth orbit and microgravity research. They are seeking a Flight Operations IPT Lead to develop operational paradigms for the Starlab mission, oversee training plans, and manage mission control staffing and certification.
AerospaceInfrastructureSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and implement the definition of Starlab’s overarching mission operations architecture, as well as the development of key flight operations concepts and implementation plans
Oversee the development of training plans and standards for both the onboard crew and ground-based operations and support teams
Establish the mission control staffing and certification plan, and manages the multi-partner team supporting Starlab flight operations around the world
Provide technical expertise and insight regarding operations standards and concepts in Starlab program and corporate decisions and discussions
Coordinate the transition from design phase into operations jointly with counterparts across the Starlab program team
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and technical objectives for flight operations or flight software
Drive technical decisions and ensure compliance with safety standards and airworthiness requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, customers, and management regarding project status within the Flight Operations IPT
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience with a bachelor's degree; fewer years of experience may be considered with more advanced degrees
Must have at least seven years of experience in spaceflight operations, human spaceflight operations strongly preferred
Must have significant organizational leadership experience, including at least three years as a team lead or supervisor
Experience managing critical team efforts in a mission-oriented context
Experience preparing for and presenting at major mission and/or customer reviews
Experience in risk management, schedule & cost management, configuration management, and requirements management
Experience identifying, characterizing, and effectively mitigating operational risks
Experience with development and implementation of certification criteria for critical operations positions
Experience working within partner agreements and across multiple contracts
This role requires strong and clear communication within Starlab, across joint venture partners, and with government agencies
Comfort and willingness to work in an international and multi-timezone context, and with team members from multiple partner organizations and suppliers
Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to work extended hours when required and adjust to shifting priorities and workloads
To meet obligations and signed agreements with NASA which allow access to necessary and critical data to perform these duties, you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from NASA
Preferred
Operations-oriented leadership experience preferred
Bonus points for establishing effective mitigations that require negotiations and compromise among multiple partners or teams
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus plan
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Comprehensive health benefit package
Retirement savings
Wellness program
Various other benefits
Company
Voyager Technologies
Voyager Technologies is a defense and space technology company that develops solutions for national security and commercial space missions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$812.82MKey Investors
JP MorganNewSpace Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $435M
2025-06-11IPO
2025-06-04Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO
Paul Tilghman
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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