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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Customer Success
Posted
Apr 3, 2026
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 a year
Full-time

Launch Service Mission Manager, Space

Job description

We are looking for a Launch 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 Anduril’s 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 Anduril’s 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.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company…

Job responsibilities

  • 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

Job requirements

  • 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

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