Ground Systems Tech PM: Space Network & Ops Lead

Rocket Lab Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Ground Systems in Littleton, CO to lead software and ground-system integration for space missions. You will manage cross-functional teams across flight software, ground software, and suppliers, ensuring program milestones are met and security requirements are upheld.

The role requires 8+ years in relevant tech disciplines, 3+ years PM experience, and a US citizenship with ability to obtain/retain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in computer science, software or aerospace engineering, or systems engineering.
• 3+ years of project management and interfacing with external contractors.
• 3+ years of ground systems for spacecraft or satellite programs (mission ops, C2, telemetry, ground stations).
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser comm devices for a spacecraft constellation.
• Oversee ground segment software development, mission ops, C2, and ground station interfaces.
• Apply systems engineering across space and ground: requirements, ICDs, trades, verification plans.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to deliver integrated system milestones.
• Plan integration points and testing between flight software, ground software, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Ground systems

Systems engineering

Agile / SAFe

Jira

Lifecycle management

Security clearance

US citizenship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Ground Systems in Littleton, CO to lead software and ground-system integration for space missions. You will manage cross-functional teams across flight software, ground software, and suppliers, ensuring program milestones are met and security requirements are upheld.

The role requires 8+ years in relevant tech disciplines, 3+ years PM experience, and a US citizenship with ability to obtain/retain a security clearance.