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SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI): Employment
SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI) is currently seeking qualified applicants for job openings in Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC. To apply, please send an introductory email, cover letter, and current resume to jobs@sei.aero. Please reference the Position ID in your application materials.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, many of our projects require U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident (Green card) status. Please note the requirements of each announcement before applying. SEI is an aerospace engineering concept design and systems analysis firm focusing on next-generation space transportation systems, future technologies, human and robotic exploration of space, and emerging space markets and applications.
SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. (SEI): Employment
SpaceWorks Engineering has several openings in Atlanta and Washington, DC.
New leader takes on Space Florida challenges | OrlandoSentinel.com
"Frank DiBello, the head of Space Florida, "is trying to buck the trend" of making promises but not delivering them. "Since taking over the troubled state aerospace-development agency in September, DiBello has been scrambling to get money and plans in place to soften the double blow of 7,000 shuttle-related layoffs and a minimum five-year gap before NASA resumes human spaceflight." DiBello "canceled or phased out nearly $3 million worth of projects and contracts he considered either wasteful or impractical" while also trying to draw business to the region. Furthermore, DiBello "sees opportunity" with commercial space companies, although he is working to diversify the local industry. According to the article, "Although he has yet to score any deals, his efforts have won widespread praise," including from Rep. Suzanne Kosmas and Mark Nappi, head of the United Space Alliance." Thanks to AIAA Daily Launch.
New leader takes on Space Florida challenges | OrlandoSentinel.com
"Frank DiBello, the head of Space Florida, "is trying to buck the trend" of making promises but not delivering them. "Since taking over the troubled state aerospace-development agency in September, DiBello has been scrambling to get money and plans in place to soften the double blow of 7,000 shuttle-related layoffs and a minimum five-year gap before NASA resumes human spaceflight." DiBello "canceled or phased out nearly $3 million worth of projects and contracts he considered either wasteful or impractical" while also trying to draw business to the region. Furthermore, DiBello "sees opportunity" with commercial space companies, although he is working to diversify the local industry. According to the article, "Although he has yet to score any deals, his efforts have won widespread praise," including from Rep. Suzanne Kosmas and Mark Nappi, head of the United Space Alliance." Thanks to AIAA Daily Launch.
The Write Stuff; Commercial Space to add 1,700 Florida jobs but figure may be high | Orlando Sentinel
"The "1700 jobs" figure is the result of a study by the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, an umbrella group of companies and organizations promoting the development of commercial human spaceflight.
Florida is expected to lose as many as 7,000 jobs when NASA retires the space shuttle later this year, and finding a way to replace those jobs has become an urgent political issue.
According to a federation release obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, if NASA invests $2.5 billion in private companies working on developing rockets and capsules capable of taking humans into low Earth orbit, the 1,700 Florida jobs would be created over five years.
Obama administration officials and aerospace industry executives say that the White House is considering investing up to $3 billion in commercial space over four years as part of a revamping of the agency’s current human space exploration plans."
Innovative Solutions In Space (ISIS) - Job Opportunities
"Working at ISIS means that you will play an active role in the development of new space products and services that will eventually add to the success of space applications. You have the opportunity to work in an exciting sector with a strong focus on the international market. ISIS offers its employees flexibility, responsibility, room for the improvement of your knowledge and skills, and we like to provide you with a way to channel your creativity in brainstorming sessions and conceptual designs that might lead to new business opportunities for the company." ISIS is based in Delft, the Netherlands and lists 3 RF Electronics positions available.
Spaceport construction gearing up - Las Cruces Sun-News
"Want one of the 400 to 600 construction jobs coming out of Spaceport America? The first bidding packages will come out online in five or six weeks, said Steven Landeene, executive director of the state Spaceport Authority; spaceport spokesman Dave Wilson said there will be multiple town-hall meetings in Doña Ana County to discuss the jobs available. Landeene said the perception that spaceport jobs will be plum, well-paid positions, especially for the region, is not inaccurate."
XPrize Foundation - Wants Manager for Education and Public Outreach
Description of new position for XPrize Foundation office in Playa Vista, CA location, between Los Angeles and San Diego. Position may close by 3rd week of March ’09.
HobbySpace - Classifieds - Jobs
A list of links to Entrepreneurial Space companies that have active job listings on their sites. A very useful collection from HobbySpace.
Pursue Commercial Opportunities in Space: Space Florida Editorial
With satellite-related consumer services increasing, like GPS navigation, satellite TV and radio, there will be more interest in launching new generations of satellites from locations like Florida. Less obvious are opportunities for space-related applications to life sciences, biotech and pharmaceuticals. Space Florida intends to pursue such partnerships in 2009. They also intend to build a launch complex at Cape Canaveral, which should be ready for its first customer by fall 2010. Discussions with commercial launch providers are underway. Finally, in 2009, they will work with legislators to designate launch- and payload-processing facilities affiliated with Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as part of a “commercial launch zone” to extend tax benefits, like those of a free trade zone, to customers. This should give Florida an advantage in attracting commercial space interests as the Shuttle heads for retirement.