Senior Space Systems PM, TS/SCI – Mission-Critical Programs

Telemetry Today LLC

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 167,000 - 259,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Program Manager II (TS/SCI) to own the technical roadmap for a sensitive mission platform. You will lead a high-ownership program from concept through flight qualification to production, interfacing with engineers, suppliers, and government customers.

You will drive architectural decisions with Chief Engineers, manage program risks, and guide a team of teams to deliver high-speed, high-precision space systems while aligning with budget and schedule

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.
Proven experience in taking hardware/software systems through prototype to flight qualification.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple programs and own the technical roadmap.
Make architectural calls with Chief Engineers and manage trade-offs.
Develop and coach a high-performing program team.
Own program P&L on Firm Fixed Price basis and manage budgets.
Manage high-stakes subcontracts and supplier relationships.
Synchronize cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and mission assurance.
Serve as point of contact for U.S. Government national security customers.