Senior Space Programs Lead (TS/SCI)

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager II (TS/SCI) to own the technical roadmap for a next‑generation mission platform, from concept through qualification to production. This high‑ownership role centers on delivering critical space systems on schedule and within budget.

You will lead multiple programs, coordinate with chief engineers across hardware, software, and propulsion, and act as the primary liaison with U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, science, or other technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace/space industry.
• 5+ years of technical program management experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap from blank-sheet concept to flight qualification and production.
• Lead multiple programs and coordinate with chief engineers on architecture and trade-offs.
• Grow an engineering culture and coach future program leaders.
• Own the program P&L and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Forge the supply chain with strategic partners to protect schedule and margin.
• Synchronize cross-functional teams to maintain speed and quality.
• Serve as primary contact for U.S. Government national security customers and shape proposals and narratives.

Skills

Program management

Lead multiple programs

Risk management

Technical roadmap

TS/SCI clearance

Cross-functional leadership

Hardware software integration

Prototyping to production

Education

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

Tools

GNC

ERP

Jira

Job description

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager II (TS/SCI) to own the technical roadmap for a next‑generation mission platform, from concept through qualification to production. This high‑ownership role centers on delivering critical space systems on schedule and within budget.

You will lead multiple programs, coordinate with chief engineers across hardware, software, and propulsion, and act as the primary liaison with U.S.