Senior Program Manager Ii, Rf Systems - Ts/sci

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $140,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
On-site
Rf systems and payloads
Technical roadmap from concept to production
Cross-functional team synchronization
You are the ultimate program authority for our next-generation RF Systems and Payloads, responsible for the technical roadmap from prototype to high-rate production

Job Summary

  • You are the ultimate program authority for our next-generation RF Systems and Payloads, responsible for the technical roadmap from prototype to high-rate production.
  • Translate complex tactical needs from Customers into high-velocity engineering sprints, synchronizing cross-functional teams to remove obstacles and ensure timely delivery.
  • Forge the supply chain by managing high-stakes subcontracts and vendors as strategic partners essential to mission success.

Matching Summary

You are the ultimate program authority for our next-generation RF Systems and Payloads, responsible for the technical roadmap from prototype to high-rate production.

Salary

Base: $140,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • RF Systems and Payloads
  • technical roadmap from concept to production
  • cross-functional team synchronization
  • subcontract and vendor management
  • complex proposal development

Nice-to-have

  • production velocity playbook
  • National Security Space domain authority
  • systems engineering fluency
  • modern toolchain mastery

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace/defense tech
  • Proven ability to lead teams to program milestones
  • Proven track record of transitioning prototypes to production
  • Understanding of transponders, SAR, or advanced communication systems
  • Experience identifying and neutralizing risks
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Work Rights

Active TS/SCI clearance

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