Mission Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace company in Austria is seeking a Mission Manager to develop operational processes in collaboration with customers and regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate will lead the development of launch processes, maintain operational documentation, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations. Strong experience in aerospace operations and technical writing is required for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Experience developing or managing launch campaigns or high-compliance technical operations.
• Strong capability in operational planning, risk assessment, and process design.
• Technical writing expertise for procedures, safety plans, and regulatory documentation.
• In-depth understanding of aerospace systems and regulatory environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development of end-to-end operational launch processes in collaboration with customers.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive operational documentation.
• Provide inputs for necessary secondary technical approvals.
• Liaise with internal teams and regulatory bodies to meet safety and compliance obligations.

Kenntnisse

Operational planning

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

The Mission Manager develops operational processes in close collaboration with customers and regulatory authorities. This role ensures that all technical documentation, regulatory approvals, and secondary authorisations are in place to enable safe, compliant, and effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of end-to-end operational launch processes in collaboration with customers, ensuring alignment with range capabilities and launch campaign requirements
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including Launch Management Plans, Integrated Countdown Procedures, and Return & Recovery Plans
• Provide inputs for all necessary secondary technical approvals (e.g. explosives licensing, ACMA radio communications, CASA airspace access) in support of compliant operations
• Liaise with internal teams, regulatory bodies and various stakeholders to ensure all activities meet safety, security, and compliance obligations under relevant legislation and industry codes.
• Design and implement on-range security plans, integrating physical security, access controls, and emergency response procedures.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the customer and Southern Launch operations team, ensuring effective schedule coordination, proactive risk mitigation, and clear, consistent communication throughout the entire campaign lifecycle.

About you

We are proud of the diversity of experience within our team and will be encouraged by what you can bring to this position. We are initially looking for:

Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing launch campaigns or other high-compliance technical operations
• Strong capability in operational planning, risk assessment, and process design
• Technical writing expertise for procedures, safety plans, and regulatory documentation
• In-depth understanding of aerospace systems, regulatory environments, and launch operations
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and coordinate with regulatory bodies (e.g. CASA, ACMA)
• Detail-focused, structured problem-solver with strong communication and coordination skills
• Holding and maintaining a valid Australian Defence Security Clearance