Senior Technical Program Manager — Satellite Production Lead

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee high-volume satellite production. This role is pivotal in managing programs from conceptual design to full-rate production, ensuring quality and efficiency in processes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, technical knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory along with U.S. citizenship due to company policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience.
• Demonstrated track record of leading technical programs.
• Ability to handle hardware and software transitions to high-rate production.
• Experience with supply-chain and tooling risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume satellite production programs.
• Manage cross-functional teams and drive architectural decisions.
• Coordinate with subcontracts and suppliers.
• Interact with commercial constellation operators for proposals.

Skills

Program management

Technical decision-making

Cross-functional team leadership

Supply chain management

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee high-volume satellite production. This role is pivotal in managing programs from conceptual design to full-rate production, ensuring quality and efficiency in processes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, technical knowledge, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory along with U.S. citizenship due to company policies.