Rocket Lab Corporation
Technology
SeniorTechnicalProgramManagerI/II-SpaceSensing&DomainAwareness(TS/SCI)
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“Senior Technical Program Manager I/II - Space Sensing & Domain Awareness (TS/SCI) at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Space sensing, Domain awareness, Optical systems, Infrared sensing. Own technical roadmap. Make strategic decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Grow team's capabilities
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizen, Permanent resident, Asylum status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in physics, 5+ years program management, Owned technical program end to end, Shipped real hardware and software, Moved prototype toward production
Nice to Have
Senior Technical Program Manager II level
What You'll Do.
Own technical roadmap
Make strategic decisions
Take EO/IR payloads from concept
Manage multiple programs
Make architectural calls
Synchronize cross-functional teams
Serve as point of contact
Partner with BD & Strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Chief Engineers; BD & Strategy
Communication Scope
Technical narratives
Process & Methodology
Program management, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or vertically integrated components that help missions get to space, our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions SENI
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