TS/SCI Principal Program Manager - Space Systems Lead

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 176.000 - 263.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee stock purchase

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Principal Program Manager (TS/SCI) to own the technical roadmap for high‑stakes mission platforms at our Long Beach, CA HQ. You will lead teams through prototype to flight, drive production readiness, and manage risk across hardware, software, and mission assurance.

You will engage with national security customers, coordinate with Chief Engineers, and influence proposals and technical narratives that shape next‑generation space systems.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required or equivalent.
• 12+ years in aerospace/space industry with PM leadership.
• 8+ years of technical program management experience.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multiple active programs, make architectural calls with Chief Engineers.
• Own program P&L and forecasts; manage budgets and revenue milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, GNC, and mission assurance.
• Engage with U.S. Government customers and support proposals and narratives.

Conocimientos

Aerospace experience

Program management

TS/SCI clearance

Risk management

Technical leadership

System architecture

Educación

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

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

ERP

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Principal Program Manager (TS/SCI) to own the technical roadmap for high‑stakes mission platforms at our Long Beach, CA HQ. You will lead teams through prototype to flight, drive production readiness, and manage risk across hardware, software, and mission assurance.

You will engage with national security customers, coordinate with Chief Engineers, and influence proposals and technical narratives that shape next‑generation space systems.