Principal Launch Mission Manager
Core
Managing end-to-end certification, verification, and execution for high-power satellite launches across multiple launch vehicles and customers.
Role type
Principal Launch Mission Manager
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Launch Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Launch vehicle certification, spacecraft verification, range safety compliance, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, process improvement, technical project management, regulatory compliance (ITAR), executive communication
Preferred skills
Constellation-level project leadership, payload integration expertise, SOW development, process innovation, executive decision support
Technologies
Launch vehicles, spacecraft systems, ground operations plans, qualification reports
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for launch providers, payload providers, and range safety teams; lead certification and verification reviews; shape future contracts and SOWs; optimize certification processes for velocity; ensure successful mission execution.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence