Launch Service Mission Manager
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
Andurils Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier enhancing Space Domain Awareness Space Control and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. Were developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for aLaunch Service Mission Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa CA. In this role you will be responsible for owning the interface between the spacecraft and launch providers for all of Andurils spacecraft. You will be responsible for the coordination of all deliverables to the launch provider and act as the primary point of contact for all things launch to Andurils spacecraft customers. The Launch Integration team will work closely with related teams such as the mechanical and structural spacecraft design systems engineer electrical design program management spacecraft mission operations etc. to ensure requirements satisfaction across all launch platforms including commercial rideshare national security space launch.
This role is tied to ongoing funded programs within Andurils Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.
WHAT YOULL 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 turn ensure satisfaction of all launch provider requirements for spacecraft and payloads
- 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 (FCC NOAA etc) and comply with regulations for launching spacecraft
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong engineering background from industry or school ideally in areas/fields such as Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or other engineering degree
- 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
- 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
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- 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
US Salary Range
$129000 - $171000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Benefits
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