Mission Integration Manager

Aurex • Merritt Island, FL

12h • Remote

About The Position

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter�fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting aerospace, spaceflight, launch vehicle, spacecraft, defense, or mission operations programs.
• Experience in human spaceflight programs
• Experience leading complex cross-functional teams and mission execution activities.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, mission planning, and program execution.
• Experience developing and managing integrated schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain programs.
• All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex.
• If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
• A background check will be required prior to any hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting NASA, DoW, and commercial spaceflight.
• Background in launch vehicles, spacecraft, payloads, crew, and cargo integration.
• Experience with mission readiness reviews and operational assessments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test operations.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission integration activities from planning through post-mission assessment.
• Develop and maintain mission schedules, milestones, and readiness plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure mission objectives are achieved on schedule.
• Monitor mission risks, dependencies, and critical path activities.
• Provide regular mission status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mission-specific integration activities.
• Coordinate engineering, operations, manufacturing, logistics, and customer requirements.
• Lead mission execution teams and facilitate resolution of technical and programmatic issues.
• Ensure mission requirements are properly flowed down and executed across participating organizations.
• Support major program reviews, readiness reviews, and customer engagements.
• Manage mission production schedules and flight preparation activities.
• Coordinate hardware integration, testing, certification, and launch preparation efforts.
• Track action items, non-conformances, and mission impacts.
• Support process improvements that enhance mission readiness and execution efficiency.
• Ensure timely completion of mission deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Interface with customer representatives, program leadership, and technical teams.
• Communicate mission status, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Support executive-level briefings and decision-making activities.
• Represent the program during integration meetings, milestone reviews, and operational readiness assessments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior