Staff Mission Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA; in-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and manufacturing-oriented hardware for commercial and government space programs.

What you will do

• Own customer communication, alignment, and execution throughout the satellite bus development and delivery lifecycle.
• Lead complex, high-priority missions across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, Mission Services, and other functions.
• Manage integrated mission schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate mission-level risks, technical challenges, and execution roadblocks.
• Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear customer communications and decisions.
• Improve mission management processes and mentor other Mission Managers.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program, project, mission, or systems management, preferably in space, aerospace, or defense.
• Experience independently leading complex technical programs and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong understanding of satellite technology, spacecraft systems, risk management, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification is required.

Nice to have

• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Startup environment with more than $500M in funding and equity participation.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Catered lunch, snacks, office events, productivity equipment, and an in-person collaborative workplace.