Description
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Launch Service Mission Manager to join their rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA.
The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the interface between the spacecraft and launch providers for all of Anduril's spacecraft. They will coordinate all deliverables to the launch provider and act as the primary point of contact for launch-related activities.
The Launch Integration team will work closely with related teams, such as mechanical and structural spacecraft design, systems engineering, electrical design, program management, and spacecraft mission operations, to ensure requirements satisfaction across all launch platforms, including commercial rideshare and national security space launch.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning launch integration plans and procedures for various spacecraft programs
- Providing deliverables to launch providers to enable launch integrations
- Collaborating across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
- Troubleshooting issues and coordinating next steps
- Ensuring satisfaction of all launch provider requirements for spacecraft and payloads
- Supporting challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations
- Working with other teams and government agencies to achieve required licenses and comply with regulations
The ideal candidate will have:
- A strong engineering background, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ 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
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- An active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with coding or automating functions to improve efficiency
- 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
- An active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
The salary range for this role is $129,000-$171,000 USD per year. Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, income protection, generous time off, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and a retirement savings plan.