Lead Space Ground Systems Technical PM

Telemetry Today LLC

Littleton (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 175,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Ground Systems to lead software and ground segment efforts from its Littleton, CO site. You will oversee software integration, mission operations, C2, and ground station interfaces while coordinating with external contractors and internal teams.

A background in embedded/ground systems and a security clearance or ability to obtain one is required for this role.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in technical/engineering fields.
3+ years in project management interfacing with external contractors.
3+ years of ground systems for spacecraft or satellite programs.
Experience with secure network systems and space-ground integration.
Active security clearance or ability to obtain one; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Manage software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser devices for a spacecraft constellation.
Oversee ground segment software development, testing, and interfaces (mission ops, C2, ground stations).
Apply systems engineering across space and ground segments: requirements, ICDs, traceability, verification planning.
Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver integrated systems on schedule.
Define KPIs and roadmaps; manage staffing plans with senior leadership.
Lead agile ceremonies (Increment Planning, reviews, retros, backlog refinement).
Support SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR reviews and contribute software/ground inputs.
Drive best practices for feedback collection and continuous improvement.