Mission Control Director

3 weeks ago

North East Glasgow, United Kingdom KDC Resource Full time

Job Summary

KDC Resource is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Launch Director to join our team in Scotland. As a key member of our launch operations team, you will be responsible for the safe conduct of launch campaigns for our launch vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers and technicians in creating and implementing standards and processes for launch and operation of our launch vehicles.
  • Manage and mentor the team, as well as other employees involved in launch operations.
  • Develop and maintain launch and flight procedures covering all phases of operation, including nominal and off-nominal scenarios.
  • Collaborate with the operations team responsible for payloads and surface operations.
  • Develop plans to ensure current and future programme needs are addressed.
  • Work with internal teams to build trust and relationships, including mission control, systems engineering, and spaceport operations.
  • Ensure all safety concerns and needs are addressed prior to launch.
  • Manage planned and unplanned events during launch or flights.
  • Define, plan, and participate in practical training and mission rehearsal sessions.
  • Ensure all staff maintain the correct competencies and training required for launch, in compliance with CAA standards.
  • Manage external sub-contractors, suppliers, and agencies involved in launch or pre-launch activities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to reduce launch operations scope and turn-around times.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in live-fire testing, rocket/missile launches, propulsion testing, or safety-critical operations with hands-on experience.
  • Minimum of a BSc degree in engineering or physics or equivalent combination of education and experience. MOD experience is advantageous.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety-critical operations of complex systems with multiple stakeholders, including an understanding of the typical roles and functions of sub-contractors, agencies, and regulating bodies involved in launch and space flight activities.
  • Experience with ground support equipment and test installations, including fluid control systems, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and communication systems.
  • Experience with training and simulations as a means of establishing operational readiness. Extensive experience of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams engaged in high-consequence operations.

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