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Outpost · 1 day ago

Mission Manager

Los Angeles, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Outpostspace is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely. The Mission Manager supports day-to-day execution of customer missions and contracts, serving as the primary point of contact for customers and ensuring that requirements are clearly defined and deliverables are met.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceLogisticsManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for assigned customer contracts, in close coordination with the Director of Mission Engineering

Own customer communications, including status updates, schedule reviews, and deliverable reporting

Define, document, and manage customer requirements; ensure alignment with internal technical and program plans

Track contractual deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria across missions

Maintain and report on integrated schedules, identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans

Interface directly with vehicle engineering teams to translate mission requirements into executable technical plans

Support in managing subcontractors, including coordination, tracking of deliverables, and schedule alignment

Identify execution risks early and drive resolution across internal teams and external partners

Ensure customer commitments are met while protecting program scope, schedule, and technical integrity

Support regulatory and licensing activities (FAA, FCC, NOAA, Range, etc.) related to mission execution, including coordination with internal engineering teams, external partners, and applicable regulatory bodies

Qualification

Mission managementProgram managementSystems engineeringEngineering development lifecycleCustomer communicationSchedule trackingSubcontractor managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or science discipline

5+ years of experience in mission management, program management, systems engineering, or a related technical role in spacecraft, launch vehicle, reentry vehicle, or aerospace programs

Proven ability to serve as the primary point of contact for customers on complex aerospace programs, including presenting technical deliverables, coordinating feedback, and managing external communications

Strong understanding of engineering development lifecycles, especially for space or flight hardware

Proven ability to track schedules, deliverables, and contractual commitments with high attention to detail

Comfortable interfacing with engineering teams and translating technical discussions into clear action items

Experience supporting or managing subcontractors or external vendors

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel as needed to support customer meetings, mission activities, and partner coordination