Secret-Cleared Software PM for Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Stock options / equity

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

11 holidays

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Snacks & beverages

Merchandise discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Software Technical Project Manager with Secret Clearance to lead software teams across Space Systems projects. You will oversee software development for embedded systems and secure networks, coordinating with suppliers and internal engineers to deliver on milestones.

The role emphasizes agile leadership, roadmapping, KPI definition, and staffing planning, with a base pay range and strong benefits. U.S. citizenship is required due to government program work.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in CS, software engineering, aerospace or similar technical field.
• 3+ years of PM experience interfacing with external contractors.
• Thorough understanding of network software.
• Thorough understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies (SAFe).
• Experience using Jira for software development management.
• Experience with systems engineering methods: requirements, trades, performance, interfaces.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices on a spacecraft constellation.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to successfully develop and test an integrated system.
• Interface with subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to develop roadmaps and meet milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Define KPIs for contractors and internal teams.
• Set the battle rhythm for subcontractors to deliver feature drops.
• Develop staffing plans with senior leadership and plan major integration points.
• Lead software teams in agile ceremonies (Increment Planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Drive best practices for feedback and improvements.
• Maintain software development standards and ensure deliverables meet requirements.

Conocimientos

Project mgmt

Contractor mgmt

SAFe / Agile

SDLC knowledge

Network software

Systems engineering

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Software Technical Project Manager with Secret Clearance to lead software teams across Space Systems projects. You will oversee software development for embedded systems and secure networks, coordinating with suppliers and internal engineers to deliver on milestones.

The role emphasizes agile leadership, roadmapping, KPI definition, and staffing planning, with a base pay range and strong benefits. U.S. citizenship is required due to government program work.