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Mission Manager, Launch

SpaceX· Gov't & Commercial Mission Management
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Hybrid (Vandenberg AFB, CA)$130k - $180kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Launch Site Mission Manager responsible for all launch site activities for customer spacecraft missions from Vandenberg AFB, owning mission planning and coordinating with SpaceX teams to meet customer requirements and ensure successful launch site processing and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Function as launch site focal point for spacecraft range requirements and safety documentation, including the Air Force Space Command Manual 91-710 Tailoring, Missile System Prelaunch Safety Package, and the Ground Operations Plan
  • Serve as launch site point of contact for spacecraft customer interface requirements validation (e.g. interface control document) while working with multidisciplinary teams for approval and implementation
  • Be the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for customer spacecraft processing, transportation, and logistics at the launch site before and during the launch campaign
  • Plan and generate technical content for the launch portions of the spacecraft design reviews and ground operations working group activities planning future spacecraft launch campaigns
  • Plan and manage spacecraft rehearsals along with the execution of spacecraft requirements and inputs into SpaceX day of launch operations
  • Manage and coordinate spacecraft daily processing and scheduling and provide inputs into integrated SpaceX launch schedules
  • Identify, develop, and codify process improvements to streamline and standardize spacecraft processing activities
  • Function as launch site contact to draft launch base elements of new proposals and contracts
  • Plan, schedule, and staff customer launch site visits and technical interchange meetings

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or science
  • 5+ years of technical project management experience
  • 4+ years of experience working hands-on with hardware or software technical projects

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or scienceTechnical project management

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid sick leave policy and other employee discounts/perks
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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