Mission Manager, Launch Operations, Mission Manager

Amazon is hiring a Mission Manager, Launch Operations, Mission Manager. It pays $127k-$172k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Mission Manager for satellite launch operations, managing launch vehicle interfaces and integration campaigns for low Earth orbit constellations.

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Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

The Leo team is looking for a Mission Manager with experience in launch vehicle and dispenser interface management; launch systems integration; mission management; project management; and program management for complex multi-manifest launches. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to manage launch campaigns, interface with launch vehicle and dispenser system providers, and interface with internal stakeholders delivering satellites to the launch site. Join us and make a difference to people around the world!

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Plan efficient launch campaigns in a highly dynamic environment.
• Manage a complex schedule developed with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have technical proficiency with satellite integration.
• Drive engineering project throughout launch campaigns, make technical trade-offs, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Oversee program plans for launch vehicle and dispenser system providers.
• Lead launch integration activities at the payload processing facility / launch site.
• Collaborate with payload processing facility stakeholders and drive requirements to closure.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders responsible for delivering satellites to the launch site and satellite handling during integration activities.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal/regulatory and export control for contracts management, import/export, and related regulatory compliance.
• Work with satellite subsystems product/program management to ensure that Range Safety compliance is met.
• Fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

A day in the life
You will plan multiple launch missions a year. For each, you will be aligning launch dates with satellite production, coordinating resources to perform the launch campaign, verifying launch documentation is ready, and holding integration and launch readiness reviews. Daily work will be with the Production Operations Team in Redmond or the PPF in Florida.
Work with a team of professional, experienced, space enthusiast Mission Managers to provide an efficient launch cadence to meet Leo launch rates. Collaboration with various teams in Leo is essential as we strive to innovate and make launch as routine as boarding a passenger flight.

About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated strong ownership, urgency to drive projects to closure, and desire to learn in a dynamic environment
- Experience with schedule tracking and Program Management tools such as SmartSheet, Jira, and Confluence.
- Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Passport
- Ability and willingness to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations for yellow fever or applicable government exemption
- With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering.
- Track record of executing complex, multi-manifest launch campaigns on time, to scope, with high quality.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
- Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
- Experience interfacing with variety of launch and dispenser system providers, Range Safety officers and legal/export/regulatory compliance. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, FL, Merritt Island - 127,100.00 - 172,000.00 USD annually

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Key facts

Mission Manager, Launch Operations, Mission Manager is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $127k-$172k a year.
The role is based in US, FL, Merritt Island.
The job was posted on October 5, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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