Space Launch Program Manager: Targets & Mission Integration

Astrion; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Launch & Targets Program Management Specialist to support the US Space Force Space Systems Command's Rocket Systems Launch Program. Based in Albuquerque with ~25% travel, the role oversees requirements assessment, coordination with Launch Service Contractors, risk management, and mission execution.

You will work with government and industry teams, applying program management, engineering and mission integration skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of space-related experience in program management, acquisition support, or engineering.
• Experience with orbital and suborbital space launch systems and services.
• Experience supporting acquisition, program management, engineering, or mission integration activities associated with space launch systems and services.
• Excellent technical writing skills and ability to communicate ideas, recommendations, and solutions to government and military customers.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Launch Vehicle Program Management: Provide program management and acquisition support for RSLP launch service contracts, including technical oversight, risk management, mission integration, and contractor performance assessment.
• Team Collaboration: Schedule, facilitate, and support integrated product team meetings, program management reviews, technical interchange meetings, and other collaborative efforts.
• Documentation & Compliance: Develop, update, and manage schedules, contract requirements, action items, meeting minutes, and presentation materials while ensuring adherence to national, DoD, and USSF policies.
• Risk Identification: Track mission hardware and software development, identify potential risks, and analyze technical and schedule concerns.
• Launch Campaign Support: Assist with launch preparation activities, including facility support, crew training, and readiness reviews.
• Program Risk Assessment: Evaluate ongoing and planned acquisition activities, identify risks, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support coordination among Government stakeholders, launch service providers, mission customers, and technical authorities to ensure mission success.
• Mission Integration: Support mission integration activities including launch vehicle, payload, range, safety, and mission assurance coordination.

Skills

Space experience

Orbital/suborbital launch knowledge

Program management

Technical writing

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Master’s degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Astrion seeks a Launch & Targets Program Management Specialist to support the US Space Force Space Systems Command's Rocket Systems Launch Program. Based in Albuquerque with ~25% travel, the role oversees requirements assessment, coordination with Launch Service Contractors, risk management, and mission execution.

You will work with government and industry teams, applying program management, engineering and mission integration skills.