Mission Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid role for candidates located near the Denver or Long Beach facilities; some work must be performed on site.

Base salary: $110,000–$165,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for U.S. and allied space missions.

What you will do

• Lead launch planning and execution from mission concept through final operations.
• Define launch objectives, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and readiness criteria with program, engineering, and mission partners.
• Coordinate internal teams, government agencies, commercial partners, subcontractors, and launch providers.
• Oversee payload and launch vehicle integration, technical reviews, launch site operations, and flight readiness certification.
• Identify launch risks, develop contingency and mitigation plans, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, range safety, environmental, and launch site requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in launch operations, aerospace systems engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with spacecraft development and launch, including planning, integration, testing, and mission execution.
• Strong knowledge of launch vehicles, propulsion systems, ground systems, flight dynamics, and launch planning tools.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or person eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with classified or national security space launches.
• Familiarity with ULA, SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Falcon 9, Atlas V, or Delta IV.
• Experience with military or government launch operations, including NRO or USAF missions.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off or accrued PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, catered lunch, and snacks for in-office employees.
• Equity participation as part of total compensation.