Senior TPM: Advanced RF Systems (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Company equity

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Onsite gym

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for advanced RF systems. In this leadership role, you will drive the technical roadmap and oversee the production lifecycle from prototype to high-rate manufacturing, ensuring alignment of cross-functional teams towards operational excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, possesses over 5 years of program management experience, and has an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing subcontracts, and serving as a key contact for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience.
• Demonstrated track record of owning a technical program.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with RF payloads and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs from concept to production.
• Manage high-stakes subcontracts and suppliers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers.

Skills

Technical program management

Risk identification and mitigation

Team leadership

Hardware and software production

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, science, or other technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for advanced RF systems. In this leadership role, you will drive the technical roadmap and oversee the production lifecycle from prototype to high-rate manufacturing, ensuring alignment of cross-functional teams towards operational excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, possesses over 5 years of program management experience, and has an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing subcontracts, and serving as a key contact for stakeholders.