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K2 Space

Principal Launch Mission Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

As a launch mission manager, you will be hands-on supporting payload, vehicle, and launch ... program managers, and leadership team. You'll be an advocate for K2 and our customer pushing for ...

K2 Space

Principal Launch Mission Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

... program managers, and leadership team. You'll be an advocate for K2 and our customer pushing for ... Serve as launch provider point of contact, helping ensure launch vehicle ICDs are closed and ...

K2 Space

Principal Launch Mission Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

... program managers, and leadership team. You'll be an advocate for K2 and our customer pushing for ... Serve as launch provider point of contact, helping ensure launch vehicle ICDs are closed and ...

Expleo

LAUNCH LEADER

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Communique periodiquement le reporting du programme (equipe, direction...) Qualifications * Profil ingenieur (5 a 8ans d'experience) * Maitrise approfondie du management du projet et du methode ...

Expleo

LAUNCH LEADER

Los Angeles, CA

Communique périodiquement le reporting du programme (équipe, direction...) * Profil ingénieur (5 à 8ans d'expérience) * Maitrise approfondie du management du projet et du méthode ...

IESE Solutions

Launch Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service ...

IESE Solutions

Launch Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service ...

IESE Solutions

Launch Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Provide expert technical and program management support to USG satellite SPO managing engineering and launch integration effort and prime contractors, with SSC Launch Enterprise and launch service ...

KBR

Launch Support SME

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$162K - $223K/yr

Launch Support SME Launch Support SME Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

KBR, Inc.

Launch Support SME

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$162K - $223K/yr

Launch Support SME Launch Support SME Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Long Wall

Head of Launch Systems

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Program & Team Leadership * Directly manage and develop a team of 3-5 engineers across mechanical ... Represent the launch system in internal design reviews, customer briefings, and supplier meetings.

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for program launch manager in Whittier, CA is $113,613.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,100.00 and $140,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Program Launch Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProgram Launch ManagerProject Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, or related field; certifications like PMP are commonUsually requires a bachelor's degree; certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentWorks in corporate or industry settings, managing multiple projects and cross-functional teamsSupports project teams, handling administrative tasks within specific projects
ResponsibilitiesOversees the launch of new programs, coordinating resources, timelines, and stakeholdersAssists in project planning, tracking progress, and communication

The Program Launch Manager focuses on launching entire programs, managing multiple projects and strategic initiatives, while the Project Coordinator supports individual projects with administrative and coordination tasks. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but the Program Launch Manager has broader responsibilities related to program success and stakeholder management.

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Principal Launch Mission Manager

K2 Space

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Role  

K2 has a large set of customer and launch partners, ranging from rideshare hosted payloads to full constellation scale roll out, spanning multiple launch vehicles, procurement methods, licensing methods, and launch sites. We are looking for exceptional individuals to support all of these customer and launch partner interfaces. As a launch mission manager, you will be hands-on supporting payload, vehicle, and launch integration certification, verification, and execution actions.  

You'll own certification across multiple threads, also working closely with our internal design reliability, program managers, and leadership team. You'll be an advocate for K2 and our customer pushing for simplification of process, implementation of lessons learned, and state of the art certification methods to enable our constellation level roll outs. You'll work with our legal teams to enable appropriate licensing and insurance closure. You'll work with our engineering teams to feed back best-practices and lessons learned from integrated spacecraft testing to optimize future payload missions. You'll work with all teams to help ensure successful spaceflight outcomes.  

In this position you'll be the voice of K2 in multiple forums and efforts - ultimately being responsible for ensuring there are no certification, verification, or execution show-stoppers on day of payload integration, spacecraft testing, or launch.  

Responsibilities  

  • Function as K2 point of contact for all things related to certification, to include range safety compliance, launch vehicle user guide compliance, ground operations plan, payload certification plan, customer to launch provider interactions, and qualification reports 
  • Serve as launch provider point of contact, helping ensure launch vehicle ICDs are closed and verified, launch operations plan is robust, and the mission executes flawlessly 
  • Serve as payload provider point of contact in certification forums, ensuring payload meets all applicable requirements from both K2 and the launch provider 
  • Support payload integration readiness reviews, pre-ship reviews, launch and flight readiness reviews, in various capacities 
  • Review and help shape future customer and launch vehicle contracts and SOWs 
  • Shape our certification process for all of the above, helping come up with new methods for K2 to increase velocity 

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or science 
  • 8+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing 
  • 2+ years of experience managing projects, technical trades, and/or technical teams 
  • Exceptional understanding of launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace systems and their certification and/or verification processes 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

Nice to Have  

  • Master's degree or PhD in an engineering or science discipline  
  • 10+ years of experience in technical aerospace or manufacturing  
  • Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance  
  • Experience leading Spacecraft qualification, verification, or certification efforts for single or constellation level projects 
  • Experience working with payload or launch provider contracts and SOWs 
  • Proven ability to innovate in process improvement and lessons learned processes 
  • Skilled in generating executive summaries to drive decision making through senior leadership discussions  
  • Demonstrated track record of project ownership, responsibility for execution, and successful outcomes  
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 

Compensation and Benefits  

  • Base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company  
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level  
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks 
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About K2 Space

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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