THE WHAT
You own the full lifecycle of our internal COPV development projects, from initial concept and component design through prototype development and serial production. You coordinate technical and operational activities across multiple disciplines, challenge engineering assumptions, and ensure projects move forward with speed, clarity, and technical rigor.
THE WHY
To end COPV failure in spaceflight.
Developing reliable COPVs requires more than strong engineering. It requires structured execution, fast decision-making, and seamless coordination across teams. This role exists to ensure that product development projects stay on track, technical risks are addressed early, and critical decisions are made before they become costly problems.
YOUR IMPACT
You don't just track projects. You drive technical decisions and turn development plans into delivered products.
You ensure:
- development projects are delivered on time, on scope, and within budget
- technical decisions are made quickly and based on sound engineering reasoning
- risks, issues, and dependencies are identified before they become roadblocks
- engineering, manufacturing, quality, and materials teams remain aligned throughout execution
- project documentation and traceability remain complete and audit-ready
Your tasks in detail and by priority:
Manage the full lifecycle of new COPV development projects from concept and design through prototype manufacturing and serial production.
→ Accountability: Own the project. Own the outcome.
Develop sufficient technical depth to challenge assumptions, facilitate decisions, and guide teams toward practical and robust engineering solutions.
→ High Performance: Good decisions early prevent problems later.
Manage project activities, resources, schedules, and priorities while ensuring all stakeholders remain aligned on goals and timelines.
→ Togetherness: Complex products are built by aligned teams.
Act as the central point of contact for development projects and ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of project status, risks, and required decisions.
→ Candor: No surprises. No hidden risks.
Ensure complete and structured documentation of decisions, changes, requirements, tests, and project milestones throughout the product development process.
→ Playfulness: Build systems that make future projects better and easier.
