Launch Service Mission Manager

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Launch Service Mission Manager

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As a Launch Service Mission Manager at Anduril’s Space Business Line in Costa Mesa, CA, you will lead the interface between spacecraft and launch providers for all of Anduril’s spacecraft programs. Your daily responsibilities include owning launch integration plans, providing deliverables to launch providers, coordinating with internal teams such as mechanical engineering and program management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements like FCC and NOAA licenses. You must have a strong engineering background, 3+ years of professional launch experience, and the ability to work on critical spacecraft systems supporting US government and allied partners. Proficiency in coding or automation to enhance efficiency is preferred, along with a willingness for travel and top-secret security clearance.

Skills

Python Kubernetes Terraform AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Docker Git Secrets Management Security Clearance Launch Vehicles Spacecraft Systems Environmental Test Campaigns Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering

What you'll do

  • Own and develop launch integration plans and procedures for spacecraft programs.
  • Provide all necessary deliverables to launch providers for payload processing facilities.
  • Coordinate with launch providers, customers, and internal teams to meet requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and obtain required licenses (FCC, NOAA) for launches.
  • Support spacecraft environmental test campaigns and design ground support equipment.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of professional launch experience
  • Strong engineering background in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related fields
  • Experience conducting launch integration operations with safety emphasis
  • Secret and Top Secret security clearances required
  • Experience working with launch vehicles, spacecraft, and systems
  • Willingness to support travel for launch-related activities
  • Desire to work on critical spacecraft systems for US government

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