Senior Mission Manager (Space Stations)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; travel up to 20% may be required.

Salary: $151,000–$215,000 USD annually in California.

Company

hirify.global develops next-generation commercial space stations, including the multi-module Haven Station, to support permanent human presence in space, microgravity research, manufacturing, and a new space economy.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end mission success from contract award through on-orbit execution, return where applicable, and mission closeout.
• Serve as the primary customer interface and internal mission lead.
• Define and negotiate interface control documents covering customer hardware, Haven space stations, crew transport vehicles, launch providers, and ground systems.
• Lead mission integration, including payload and cargo lifecycle, hardware and software readiness, crew and ground operator readiness, and flight readiness.
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, integrated master schedule development, and cross-functional execution.
• Coordinate with mission operations, engineering, production, leadership, business development, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical program management, or customer-facing mission execution.
• Experience with human spaceflight missions, NASA human spaceflight policies and procedures, or crew vehicle systems is preferred.
• Experience leading launch integration campaigns and negotiating ICDs with external stakeholders is preferred.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control rules or be eligible for deemed export licensing.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Onsite meals and refreshments, including snacks, coffee, drinks, dinner, and subsidized lunch.
• Additional wellness and lifestyle benefits, including ClassPass credits and personalized mental healthcare.