Director of Safety and Mission Success

Company: Terran Orbital
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, the leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the small satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital Corporation is seeking a(n) experienced Director of Safety and Reliability to join our growing team. As the Director of Safety and Mission Success you will support the Safety & Mission Assurance team, which is an independent group of leaders, engineers, technicians, safety and quality experts and process improvement professionals that execute the process oversight, defect and issue resolution, and proactive measures to drive the degree of rigor necessary and the use of defenses critical to mission success. You will be responsible for reliability analyses of our internal modules, parts analyses, and end to end evaluation of spacecraft reliability. The position reports directly to the Safety and Mission Assurance Vice President. Strong team collaboration, effective communication and exemplar leadership characteristics are essential.

Requirements

• Partner with the Engineering Organization, Supply Chain, Quality, and organizational Directors to lead all aspects of Safety and Mission Assurance across all our missions focusing on efforts towards mission success.
• Interface with customer Mission Assurance counterparts and governing bodies to assure effective operations of our Quality Management Systems.
• Support Program reviews, Space Sector initiatives and help develop and implement training, and ensure process documentation is current and accessible.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed and as it relates to the needs of the Operations organization.
  QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with ten (10) years of combined experience in program and functional leadership, as an IPT Lead in relevant areas
  • Proven experience and extensive knowledge of four or more of the following: Program Mission Assurance, Supply Chain Quality, Product Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Independent Review, Event Response, Process Improvement, and Reliability analyses
  • Five (5) years of experience leading people, projects, and/or programs across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience with effective change management working across functions and programs.
  • Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create trusted relationships, and an inclusive work environment that attracts, retain, and inspire diverse and engaged teams.
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Program leadership experience across multiple business areas and customers on medium to large programs as a Prime Contractor
    • Demonstrated ability to make complex critical decisions in a timely manner
    • Experience with related areas technical areas such as Systems Safety, Reliability, Configuration Management, PM&P
    • Experience leading day-to-day operations on complex programs or large functional organizations, with proven collaboration and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholder organizations
    • Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management
    • Understanding of how people, process, tools, systems and leadership conops operate to achieve goals
    • Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization
      
      Benefits
      
      
      • Employee Equity Incentive Program
      • Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
      • 401(K) Match
      • Unlimited PTO
        DISCLAIMERS:
        
        To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may also require the possession of an existing United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
        
        ABOUT TERRAN ORBITAL:
        
        Founded in 2013 in Irvine, California, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers.
        
        Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
        
        Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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