The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is seeking a skilled and motivated Flight Director I to provide leadership in mission operations and ground system development for NASA and commercial spacecraft. This senior level position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful execution of mission activities across LASP’s diverse science portfolio, including astrophysics, planetary science, solar physics, Earth atmosphere, and climate missions.
As a Flight Director I, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex operational systems and processes. You will own large subsystems or cross organizational projects, collaborate with mission leadership and stakeholders, and make critical decisions that directly impact mission success. This is a leadership path distinct from the Flight Controller IV technical specialist track, focusing instead on mission execution, coordination, planning, and operational governance.
You will represent LASP at major project reviews, guide mission-level planning and staffing, support anomaly recovery, develop operational strategies, and help shape the direction of future mission operations capabilities. This role requires a proactive, thoughtful leader who excels in autonomy, systems-level thinking, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
