Mission Manager - Neutron

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $119,800 - $179,800; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Manage customer missions
Oversee payload integration
Develop icd documentation
Rocket Lab is seeking a Mission Manager for their Long Beach, CA headquarters to oversee customer missions, ensure payload integration, and facilitate communication between clients and the technical team. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, mission management experience, and the ability to travel internationally

Job Summary

  • Management of multiple Rocket Lab customer missions, including technical, programmatic, and financial milestones.
  • Oversees hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser and launch vehicle integration.
  • Assists business development with proposal input, lead generation, and technical sales engineering reviews.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mission Manager for their Long Beach, CA headquarters to oversee customer missions, ensure payload integration, and facilitate communication between clients and the technical team. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, mission management experience, and the ability to travel internationally.

Salary

Base: $119,800 - $179,800; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Top tier medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, equity, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage customer missions
  • Oversee payload integration
  • Develop ICD documentation
  • Create assembly instructions
  • Frequent domestic and international travel

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with CubeSats or SmallSats
  • Previous NSSL or NLS experience
  • ITAR and TAA establishment experience
  • Ability to read technical drawings
  • Space sector sales engineering experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
  • 5+ years of mission management experience
  • Hardware integration or project management experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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