SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions. TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER - TS/SCI CLEARANCEBased out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Technical Program Manageris responsible for supporting the development of various Space Systems programs. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:Serve as the program manager for the design, development, test, and production phases of Rocket Lab's space systems for low Earth orbit and/or deep space missionsDeliver Rocket Lab's space systems to the launch pad on time and within budgetWork in collaboration with Space Systems Chief Engineer to plan and execute programsIdentify implementation issues and proactively develop recovery plans before schedule and cost impacts are realizedApprove selection and make/buy decisions of spacecraft components and manage subcontractsReport program status, issues, and problems to Rocket Lab senior leadershipLead or approve input into proposal development and business development activitiesServe as a team leader and take accountability for the cost and schedule performance of the teamManage relationship with a broad set of cross-functional engineering and production teams to deliver on program goalsDevelop and maintain professional working relationships with all program stakeholders across the companyTravel domestically and internationally regularly to support programsYOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, math, or other technical discipline8+ years of program management experience in the aerospace industryDirect technical experience as an engineer supporting satellite and/or space programsActive TS/SCI clearanceTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:10+ years of demonstrated space system program management experience across multiple spacecraft flight projects/programsExperience with managing employeesThorough understanding of space systems and subsystems, and depth across multiple spacecraft engineering disciplinesExperience with systems engineering methods, including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface managementAbility to identify and address problems with a proactive and systematic approachProject management qualifications such as PMP, APMP, etc.Proficiency with project and engineering management tools such as Microsoft Project, Teamcenter, etc.Experience managing both low and high-cost space programs, as well as deep space and LEO missionsExperience working with government customers, government requirements, and government project management practicesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hoursMust be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as neededSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusRegularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writingMust be physically able to commute to buildingsOccasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
