$140,000; not specified; top tier medical hmo, ppo...
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Rf systems and payloads
Technical roadmap
Flight qualification
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Program Manager II for RF Systems at their Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on leading the technical roadmap for next-generation RF systems and payloads, requiring extensive experience in aerospace/defense project management and an active TS/SCI clearance.
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Job Summary
Drive the technical roadmap for advanced payloads from a "blank sheet" concept through flight qualification and high-rate production.
Synchronize cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and spectrum management to remove obstacles and ensure scalable, high-throughput connectivity.
Partner with Chief Engineers to navigate the trade-offs of Phased Arrays, Digital Signal Processing, and Production, and manage high-stakes subcontracts and vendors as strategic partners.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Program Manager II for RF Systems at their Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on leading the technical roadmap for next-generation RF systems and payloads, requiring extensive experience in aerospace/defense project management and an active TS/SCI clearance.
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Salary
$140,000; Not specified; top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
RF Systems and Payloads
technical roadmap
flight qualification
high-rate production
cross-functional teams
subcontracts and vendors
Nice-to-have
production velocity playbook
National Security Space experience
systems engineering fluency
modern toolchain mastery
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math
8+ years of experience in managing technical projects
Proven ability to lead a team
Proven track record of transitioning prototypes to production
Understanding of transponders, SAR or advanced communication systems