Launch Service Mission Manager, Space

The role

You will own the interface between spacecraft and launch providers for all Anduril spacecraft. You will coordinate deliverables to launch providers and act as the primary point of contact for launch to spacecraft customers.

What you will do

• Own the launch integration plans and procedures for various spacecraft programs launching to all orbital regimes
• Provide all deliverables to the launch providers to enable launch integrations at various payload processing facilities
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps
• Coordinate with launch providers, customers, and internal spacecraft engineering teams to ensure satisfaction of all launch provider requirements
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Work with other teams and government agencies to achieve the required licenses and comply with regulations

Required qualifications

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering degree
• 4+ years of professional launch experience
• Experience conducting launch integration operations with an emphasis on safety and reliability
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Willingness to support launch-related travel as needed

Nice to have

• Experience with coding or automating functions to improve efficiency and delivery to customers and launch providers
• A desire to work on critical spacecraft systems in support of the US government and our allies
• Experience working with launch vehicles, spacecraft and other systems
• Experience supporting spacecraft environmental test campaigns
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical and electrical ground support equipment for spacecraft environmental test campaigns and launch integration campaigns
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier.