Space Launch Program Manager – Integration & Risk

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Launch & Targets Program Management Specialist to support USSF Space Systems Command. The role focuses on program management, mission planning, risk oversight, and coordinating launch service contracts for orbital and suborbital missions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in space programs, a DoD SECRET clearance, and a related bachelor’s degree. The position requires collaboration with government and industry partners and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of space-related program management, acquisition support, or engineering.
• Experience with orbital/suborbital space launches and related services.
• Experience coordinating across government and industry partners.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and acquisition support for launch service contracts with technical oversight.
• Schedule and facilitate IPTs, reviews, and technical interchange meetings.
• Develop and maintain schedules, requirements, action items, and minutes per policy.
• Identify risks in mission hardware/software and advise mitigation.
• Assist with launch preparation activities, crew training, and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate among government, contractors, and customers to ensure mission success.
• Support mission integration across launch vehicle, payload, range, safety, and assurance.

Skills

Space program management

Acquisition support

Space launch systems

Technical writing

Team collaboration

DoD SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

CCaR familiarity

Job description

Astrion in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Launch & Targets Program Management Specialist to support USSF Space Systems Command. The role focuses on program management, mission planning, risk oversight, and coordinating launch service contracts for orbital and suborbital missions.

Candidates should have 5+ years in space programs, a DoD SECRET clearance, and a related bachelor’s degree. The position requires collaboration with government and industry partners and periodic travel.