Mission Manager

AnySignal

Los Angeles, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically savvy professionals with mission-critical project experience working in space and defense industries.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in space or defense mission delivery and strong customer-facing skills
— “working directly with customers, forward deployed engineers, and technical teams”
Individuals who can manage complex technical dependencies and drive execution with precision
— “Build mission plans with customers and internal teams, track dependencies, and keep schedules on track.”
Professionals with a track record of leading mission readiness reviews and test campaigns
— “Lead mission readiness reviews and test campaigns, obtain technical sign-off from responsible teams”

Things to consider

U.S. citizenship or residency is required due to export control regulations
— “applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b”
The role may involve extensive coordination with forward deployed engineers and ground providers
— “Coordinate with forward deployed engineers and bring in technical specialists as needed”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in managing end-to-end mission delivery and integration processes
— “own the delivery of customer missions from initial planning through integration, testing, and operations”
Emphasize your ability to hold teams and stakeholders accountable to commitments
— “Ability to hold engineering teams and customers accountable to commitments”
Showcase technical understanding of RF systems and mission communications
— “Technical understanding of RF links, ground software, and mission communications”
Demonstrate experience with regulatory compliance and licensing processes
— “track regulatory filings, and coordinate authorizations with customers and ground providers”
Include examples of developing operational procedures in small companies or startups
— “Experience developing operational procedures and processes in a small company or startup”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Successfully managed complex technical missions from planning to operations

Typical background

4-8 years of experience in mission management, mission operations, integration, or technical program management

Skills & requirements

Required

Mission ManagementMission OperationsIntegrationTechnical Program Management

Preferred

RF LinksGround SoftwareMission CommunicationsCommunications LicensingRegulatory FilingsDefense MissionsOperational Procedures

Stack & domain

Mission ManagementMission OperationsIntegrationTechnical Program ManagementRF LinksGround SoftwareMission CommunicationsCommunications LicensingRegulatory FilingsDefenseGovernmentLunar MissionsOperational ProceduresProcessesLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAccountabilityTime ManagementPlanningExecutionSpaceCommunicationsGround NetworksRadio Technologies

About the role

Original posting from AnySignal via Ashby

MISSION MANAGER
THE COMPANY
AnySignal is developing the next generation of RF products and services for some of the most demanding space and defense missions. We’re building a flexible, high-performance platform that’s easy to deploy, monitor, and scale, enabling customers to bring advanced radio technologies to life faster than ever before.
THE ROLE
We're hiring a Mission Manager to own the delivery of customer missions from initial planning through integration, testing, and operations.
You'll be at the center of bringing some of the most ambitious space and defense missions to life, working directly with customers, forward deployed engineers, and technical teams to turn complex mission requirements into operational capabilities. From ground station integration and testing to launch readiness and deployment, you'll drive the planning and execution that gets missions off the ground and keeps them running.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll take ownership of mission delivery from start to finish. You'll tackle complex technical challenges, bring engineering teams and customers together, and make sure every mission is ready for operations. You'll have a direct impact on how AnySignal supports the next generation of spacecraft and ground communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build mission plans with customers and internal teams, track dependencies, and keep schedules on track.
Coordinate with forward deployed engineers and bring in technical specialists as needed, ensuring teams have the context and information required to execute.
Partner with licensing to collect vehicle and mission details, track regulatory filings, and coordinate authorizations with customers and ground providers.
Drive customer integrations, radio configurations, and onboarding across internal and partner ground networks through completion and testing.
Lead mission readiness reviews and test campaigns, obtain technical sign-off from responsible teams, and identify when a mission is not ready to proceed.
Plan deployment and operational support, including launch and early orbit support where applicable.
Required Skills
4-8 years of experience in mission management, mission operations, integration, or technical program management.
Experience taking a complex technical mission or deployment through integration, testing, and operations.
Ability to hold engineering teams and customers accountable to commitments and push back on unrealistic timelines.
Self-directed approach to building plans, managing priorities, and driving execution.
Preferred Skills
Technical understanding of RF links, ground software, and mission communications, with the judgment to challenge assumptions and involve specialists when needed.
Ground segment or commercial Ground Station as a Service experience.
Familiarity with communications licensing and regulatory filings.
Experience supporting defense, government, or lunar missions.
Experience developing operational procedures and processes in a small company or startup.
COMPENSATION
The estimated base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000 per year, plus equity. This range reflects our good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting. The final base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and market considerations.
In addition to base salary and equity, AnySignal offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k program, competitive paid time off, and paid parental leave.
EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b, or eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
AnySignal is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented communities.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us in confidence at careers@anysignal.com. We are committed to ensuring equal access for all applicants.

Source: AnySignal careers (Ashby)