Senior Spacecraft Production Lead

Location: Albuquerque, NM

‍Position Type: Full-time

About Us

BlackVe, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security-focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.

Job Description

As the Senior Spacecraft Production Lead at BlackVe, you will play a pivotal role in leading our spacecraft manufacturing and production initiatives. You will be a critical member of the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Team by leading all spacecraft production across the company. This will include developing, leading, and interfacing with teams of cross-functional scientists, engineers, software developers and technicians to ensure successful manufacturing and production strategy and execution.

If you would like lead our spacecraft production including integration and test operations and enjoy working on a Team to discover solutions to difficult engineering problems, you will find work at Black Ve exciting and challenging. As a lead member of the AI&T Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that will shape the future of national security space and will be BlackVe’s voice to the customer in the areas of spacecraft manufacturing and production.

You will be required to identify and lead work within a small and agile team on a broad set of tasks and ensure the highest quality product through all phases of the space element design, build, test and operations. You will be part of building a culture in our AI&T Team that that rewards experienced application of proven approaches and risk management techniques to enable mission success. Personal ownership and accountability within the AI&T Team is aligned with the necessary responsibilities to be successful within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the execution of the company's Spacecraft manufacturing and production systems aligned with overall business objectives and technical roadmap.
• Identify, created, and curate BlackVe’s spacecraft manufacturing and production strategy, processes, systems, and facilities.
• Establish company standards and practices for spacecraft AI&T.
• Identify, design, develop, and implement all production protocols, assemblies, testing methods and equipment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship across the BlackVe team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on spacecraft production and space launch representing the company in industry forums, conferences, and technical discussions.
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, thermocouples/temp sensors.
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of hardware products.
• Proven ability to create test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
• Documentation of key activities such as test results, quality control and failures.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software integration problems.
• Reports progress in meeting program requirements periodically.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Engineering Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field – OR – 15+ years of related experience AI&T engineering or operations, including full program life cycle from proposal to project close out.
• Proven track record of successfully leading spacecraft manufacturing and production initiatives in a complex, fast moving environment .
• Experience with assembly workflows, procedure development, hazardous operations, electrical and mechanical proficitnecy as applicable to small satellite systems.
• Experience with any of the following: Epsilon3, Labview, Matlab, Python, Altium, SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Must have the ability to qualify and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with launch campaign planning, logistics and participation.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Experience with control of sensitive and confidential information as required by company standards.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.

Location and Travel Requirements

This position is based in Albuquerque, NM, with occasional travel to other company locations, partner facilities or launch sites as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the most pressing needs of our national security customers.
• Small, dynamic, high performing team in a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching, stock options.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(A)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to hiring@blackve.us.

Announcement Period

Closes TBD 2025.