To end COPV failure in spaceflight.
At Blackwave, we build advanced pressure vessel technology that sets new benchmarks in performance, reliability and cost efficiency for spaceflight. Achieving this mission requires more than great engineering. It requires manufacturing systems that move fast, scale reliably and provide clear operational visibility.
Our culture is our operating system. It is the code encrypted into our DNA. Joining Blackwave means committing to a clear mission that demands excellence, precision and focus. In this role, you will help build the digital backbone of our manufacturing operations — enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions and continuously improve the systems that power our production.
The What
As Business Applications & Automation Specialist, you sit at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, quality and IT and drive the digitalization of our production environment.
Your goal is to design and implement systems that enable relentless execution and precision at speed across our manufacturing operations.
At Blackwave, we live by the Blackwave Code- our core values of High Performance, Togetherness, Candor, Playfulness, and Accountability- and we’re looking for candidates who embody these traits and are excited to bring them to life in how they work, think, and deliver.
High Performance
Relentless execution. Precision at speed.
- Build and implement the digital process landscape for manufacturing operations
- Translate operational challenges into scalable digital systems and workflows
- Develop business applications and automation solutions that reduce manual work
- Create production dashboards and data visibility tools for shop-floor teams and leadership
- Ensure that each production station has the information it needs to perform, while data is also aggregated centrally
- Continuously improve systems so manufacturing can scale without losing speed or reliability
One team. Fierce trust. Disagree – then commit.
- Act as the interface between Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT
- Work closely with production teams to understand operational challenges first-hand
- Align stakeholders around clear processes and digital solutions
- Support transparent decision-making by providing clear and reliable operational data
We say the hard thing because we care. Truth drives growth.
- Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in operational workflows
- Challenge existing processes where necessary and propose better, more scalable solutions
- Build systems that make operational performance visible and measurable
Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast.
- Experiment with new tools and approaches to improve digital workflows
- Test and iterate solutions quickly in collaboration with operational teams
- Explore creative ways to automate processes and simplify complex workflows
Own your impact. Lead yourself. Hold the bar.
- Take ownership of the digital systems supporting manufacturing operations
- Ensure solutions are reliable, scalable and actually used by the teams
- Work closely with the Head of Manufacturing to ensure systems support operational priorities