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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Looking for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) MIT Program Manager Full Time
Job Number: 23750
Functional Area: Research – Scientific
Department: Kavli Inst for Astrophysics & Space Rsrch
School Area: Science
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
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Sponsorship Available: No
Job Description
TRANSITING EXOPLANET SURVEY SATELLITE
(TESS) MIT PROGRAM MANAGER, Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, to manage ongoing space operations and
science data production in close coordination with the mission principal investigator, Dr. George Ricker. Will serve as a key member of
TESS mission leadership and work in close collaboration with NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center (GSFC), Northrup Grumman Corporation (NGC),
Ames Research Center (ARC), the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), and other
partner organizations to continue the high level of scientific productivity through management of the local Payload Operations Center (POC)
and TESS Science Office (TSO) teams. Programmatic management of mission execution (finances, schedule, contract oversight, and risk
management), technical management of ongoing operations (data downlink, processing, and storage; system health monitoring and anomaly
response; engineering testing; etc.), oversight of science data production, and personnel management are expected elements of this position.
Will also play a key role in the definition, proposal, and execution of future Extended Mission phases, starting with Extended Mission 3 in
2025.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: B.Sc. or equivalent
degree in aerospace engineering, astrophysics, or related field; four years’ experience with management of satellite missions, space system
operations, or associated engineering tasks; familiarity with NASA mission operations practices; and ability to work and lead in a
team-based environment across all levels and to communicate collaboratively at the highest technical levels. PREFERRED: experience
with personnel management and supervision, familiarity with TESS mission data or other time-series astrophysics mission data, experience
with contract and financial management, and experience in an academic or similar experimental environment. Job #23750
2/16/24
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
