Lead Space Station Mission Manager

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Job summary

A commercial space company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Mission Manager to lead complex crewed missions. The role involves ensuring end-to-end mission success, serving as the primary customer interface, and leading integration efforts. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and at least 8 years of experience in related roles. The salary range is $151,000 - $215,000 USD, accompanied by rich benefits including comprehensive medical coverage and generous vacation policies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical program management, or customer-facing roles.
• Direct experience with human spaceflight missions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end mission success from contract award through on-orbit execution.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact.
• Own and negotiate interface requirements with external stakeholders.
• Lead integration of mission execution tasks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical program management

Customer-facing mission execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technical discipline

Job description

A commercial space company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Mission Manager to lead complex crewed missions. The role involves ensuring end-to-end mission success, serving as the primary customer interface, and leading integration efforts. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and at least 8 years of experience in related roles. The salary range is $151,000 - $215,000 USD, accompanied by rich benefits including comprehensive medical coverage and generous vacation policies.