Space Systems Software PM — Embedded & Agile

Rocket Lab Corp.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Cash incentives

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Software Technical Project Manager to join our Littleton, CO site. You will oversee software development for Space-to-Space and Space-to-Ground communications, payload software, and data security, guiding teams across contractors and internal groups to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates have embedded systems software management experience, SAFe/agile proficiency, and the ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of industry experience.
• 3+ years of project management and external contractor interfacing.
• Thorough understanding of network software.
• Thorough understanding of software development lifecycle and SAFe/agile methodologies.
• Experience using Jira for software development management.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices on a constellation of spacecraft.
• Interface with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to develop roadmaps and milestones.
• Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking.
• Lead software teams agile ceremonies including Increment Planning, Stakeholder reviews, and retrospectives/backlog refinement.
• Develop and maintain software development standards to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Network software

SAFe agile

Systems engineering methods

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Software Technical Project Manager to join our Littleton, CO site. You will oversee software development for Space-to-Space and Space-to-Ground communications, payload software, and data security, guiding teams across contractors and internal groups to meet milestones.

Ideal candidates have embedded systems software management experience, SAFe/agile proficiency, and the ability to obtain SECRET clearance.