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Launch Service Mission Manager, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Space Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is hiring a Launch Service Mission Manager in Costa Mesa, CA to own the interface between spacecraft and launch providers, coordinating deliverables and serving as the primary launch-contact for Anduril’s spacecraft customers within the Space team.

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 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 required licenses (FCC, NOAA, etc) and comply with regulations for launching spacecraft

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally 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

Skills

Required:Launch integration planningCoordination and stakeholder management

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
  • top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health-related coverage and recovery support (described in benefits section)
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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