Senior Program Manager II/Principal — Space Systems

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Rocketlab's Long Beach office seeks a Senior Program Manager II/Principal to oversee sensitive projects and drive technical decisions. You'll manage multiple programs, ensuring the functionality and mission success of advanced aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aerospace and be comfortable managing significant P&L responsibilities. This role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to foster innovation within teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace/space industry.
• 5+ years of technical program management experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap and major program decisions.
• Lead multiple programs and navigate trade-offs.
• Manage P&L and build accurate forecasts.

Skills

Technical program management

Aerospace experience

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Rocketlab's Long Beach office seeks a Senior Program Manager II/Principal to oversee sensitive projects and drive technical decisions. You'll manage multiple programs, ensuring the functionality and mission success of advanced aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in aerospace and be comfortable managing significant P&L responsibilities. This role demands strong leadership, technical insight, and the ability to foster innovation within teams.