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Supporting Brilliant Minds: JPL Professionals Impacted by Layoffs I'm reaching out today with the news that recent events have unfortunately led to layoffs at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), impacting several talented colleagues across diverse fields. This news brought not only sadness and concern for their future, but also a deep feeling of loss and uncertainty for those of us who remain. These individuals are more than just colleagues; they're passionate experts with proven achievements in several areas. They're highly motivated, results-oriented professionals with a deep commitment to pushing the boundaries of any industry. Now, they face the unexpected challenge of finding new opportunities. If you're in a position to help: Know of open positions in any area ? Please share them in the comments or connect with me directly. Think someone on your team could benefit from their expertise? Let's connect and see if it's a good fit! Simply want to amplify their reach? Share this post with your network! By supporting these talented individuals, we can ensure their expertise continues to make a significant impact. Let's come together and help them land their next exciting opportunity! Spread the word and let's stand with these brilliant minds! P.S. Feel free to tag any relevant companies or groups in the comments! https://lnkd.in/gTBchbJU

Who are SpaceX and BLUE ORIGIN? And why are they on a hiring spree... Blue Origin: - Blue Origin was founded by #JeffBezos in 2000. - Blue Origin has also been developing its New Glenn rocket, designed to lift payloads to orbit and beyond. - Blue Origin-led "National Team" with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Draper was selected by NASA in 2020 SpaceX: - SpaceX was founded by #ElonMusk in 2002.  - SpaceX’s Falcon 1 was the first privately developed liquid fuel rocket to reach Earth orbit. - SpaceX is also developing Starship, a fully reusable spacecraft designed to carry up to 100 people to Mars and other destinations in the solar system. Now the next space race is for talent... The statistics are striking: Blue Origin flaunts 1,500 open positions while SpaceX has 1,100 posts to fill. It appears CFOs in these firms won't mind handing out a minimum aerospace engineer salary of $95k—nearly double that of NASA's entry-level pay. The unfolding drama in this sector certainly makes one thing clear—the private space race is rewriting the rules of space conquest, it's shaping fabulously the career paths of the finest minds in space science. Stay tuned for more #tech #news. https://lnkd.in/gRsisxj3

SpaceX and Blue Origin are competing to launch satellites and take humans to the moon. They are also paying big salaries to hire so many young and tireless engineers that old-line aerospace employers like Boeing Co. and NASA are finding it harder to fill positions. The sharp growth of space projects mean aerospace engineer jobs are projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, twice as fast as the average overall US job growth rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the next five years, the booming global space economy is expected to grow roughly 40% to some $770 billion. Check out my latest with Bloomberg News:

Super happy to share my feature in Aashna Shah’s new article in Bloomberg! Interesting discussion on the state of the aerospace industry with interns/recent grads increasingly shifting to the private industry. Check it out here!

Elon Musk's Top Secret Dinner That Launched SpaceX He needed a team of top-notch engineers to achieve this ambitious goal, but the space industry took a lot of work to break into. Musk decided to host a private recruiting dinner at a high-end restaurant in Silicon Valley. He invited a select group of aerospace engineers, experts, and others who he believed could contribute to his vision. As the evening began, Musk didn't follow the typical script for a job interview. Instead, he shared his vision of reducing the cost of space travel, colonizing Mars, and making humanity a multi-planetary species. He passionately discussed the importance of this mission and the potential impact on the future of humanity. He didn't stop at words; he had a plan. Musk explained that SpaceX was developing the Falcon 1 rocket, and the long-term vision was to build the Falcon 9 and the Dragon spacecraft. He outlined the technical challenges and explained how they planned to overcome them. Musk's enthusiasm was contagious, and he wasn't just looking for employees; he wanted partners who believed in the mission as strongly as he did. He wanted engineers willing to work long hours and take on immense challenges. His pitch wasn't about job security or high salaries but about being part of something revolutionary. As the evening ended, Musk asked each guest a simple question: "Do you want to help me change the world?" Those who answered with a resounding "Yes" were invited to join SpaceX. This unconventional recruiting dinner turned out to be a turning point for SpaceX. Many engineers who attended that evening became key figures in the company's success. They were attracted by the promise of a job and the opportunity to be part of a historic mission to advance space exploration. The SpaceX story illustrates Elon Musk's ability to use purposeful alignment that goes beyond conventional job opportunities. His unconventional approach has helped him build teams of talented individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. It is this same Elon Mujsk-style of purposeful alignment that the Decentralized A-Team Method installs straight into your mission and vision–getting everyone on your team from slumping in their chair to standing at attention, ready to do whatever it takes to succeed. Reach out today, and I will show you my personal method for using purposeful alignment to hire your next staff member. Learn how to attract top talent who resonate with your mission and drive your organization's success. Start building the dream team your vision deserves.

A phrase that I learned and that marks me a lot, is to: SET GOALS TO FAIL. - Have 15 scholar ships turn you down.   - To have 20 job interviews tell you that you didn't make it to the next phase. - 50 clients reject your product. - 100 VC's not interested in your MVP/idea. If we don't try, we won't fail, but we won't achieve our goals either. We need to create the stats! How many no's have you gotten this year?  For me 22. I start accounting them How many did you get so far in the 2024? For me just one, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration! Who would have thought... Still waiting for some other results!   Here we go for the 30th attempt this year. Let's see this one with O'Shaughnessy Ventures how it goes!

Would you want to work for NASA for $54,000 a year as an engineer after college? Would you stay there for more than a year or jump to $100-150k at SpaceX? Annd a powerful tenure-based pay component would actually make NASA competitive on a low starting salary, but it would probably have to be 10-20% a year in pay raises for the first 5-10 years to get employees after 5-10 years to a good spot. And this is what we recommend: - Offer a below-market starting salary powerful (a) tenure-based and (b) performance-based pay components https://lnkd.in/eC4kvUk8

Congressional deadlock is harming the United States' #science goals in #space. I'm still reeling from the mass layoffs at #JPL – we lost 8% of our workforce yesterday, representing more than 500 of the best and brightest minds in engineering, technology, science communication, and more. From critical #Earthscience to bringing back soil samples from #Mars, impacts from these losses will reverberate through #NASA for years to come. And without a federal budget in place, these impacts will only grow. Our investments in science and technology not only benefit the world, but also our economy here at home – NASA generates $3 of economic output for every $1 it spends, making its budget one of the best return-on-investments in all of government. See the article below for more background here, and some ways you can help. And if you are hiring, know there are some all-stars joining the talent pool!

A lot of people associate space with their childhood - at K2 Space Corporation we hope to help make those childhood dreams a reality.   We're excited to introduce the next member of our team, Maral Abbasinik, our Build Program Manager who comes to us from SpaceX. Tell us about yourself Maral I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. 11 years ago, my parents, two younger siblings, and I packed 7 suitcases, sold everything we owned, and moved to California. That's when my American dream started. 6-months after arriving in the US, I worked 2 jobs while studying to pass my English second language classes in community college. My parents taught me to work hard for what I believe in and never give up, even when things get hard. This strong work ethic helped me get into the engineering program at UCI, where I double majored in mechanical and aerospace engineering. During my senior year of college I joined the UCI Hyperloop team and participated in the first ever competition, where I met several SpaceX engineers. After learning more about SpaceX, I applied and joined the avionics team. During my tenure there, I had the opportunity to work on Starship in Boca Chica, TX and Los Angeles - where I started and stood up a team to manufacture heatshields for Raptor. Last November, I decided to start on an exciting new journey at K2 Space! Outside of work, I love to do hot yoga, ski, and spend time with my family, friends, and sweet dog, Nutella. I also recently finished my yoga teacher certification and teach in my free time. One of my biggest passions is to bring science and spirituality closer together. What was your first memory of space? I’ve always been curious about space and perplexed by the fact that we know so little about the universe. From a young age I recognized how small we are compared to the vastness of space. I remember when I was just 5 or 6 years old sitting with my dad on the hood of our car looking up at the sky, and asking, "What is up there? Who is out there?" Naturally, he didn't have all of the answers, even when I pressed him further with an extended line of questioning.   That curiosity about our universe continues to inspire my career today. What space application are you most excited for moving forward? Making space more accessible in new and different ways. Science, knowledge and even making humans multi-planetary. Space is cool and I want to do a space walk one day!

Official memo from CEO Leon Alkalai re: Mandala's support for engineers and professionals affected by the recent layoffs at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In partnership with local leaders, government officials, and JPL, Mandala plans to support the organization of multiple job networking events aimed at providing a platform and a venue for those impacted to connect with potential employers, industry leaders, and like-minded professionals. These initiatives are designed to open doors, foster collaborations, and provide broad opportunities for employment. Details regarding these networking events, including dates, locations, and participating organizations, will be announced shortly on the Mandala website: https://lnkd.in/gxsicGQh #space #newspace #deepspace #aerospace #everythingspace #nasa #spacex