Mission Manager - Neutron

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $119,800 - $179,800 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
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5+ years mission management experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
Hardware integration on launch vehicles or spacecraft
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Mission Manager for their Long Beach, CA headquarters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mission management and integration, particularly with CubeSat or SmallSat payloads, and will be responsible for overseeing multiple customer missions from contract signing to launch. **

Job Summary

  • The Mission Manager will oversee multiple customer missions from contract signing through payload integration and launch at Rocket Lab facilities.
  • Employees receive a total rewards package including company equity, top-tier medical coverage, and access to an onsite gym.
  • The role requires constant contact with customers to answer technical questions and represents the company at industry conferences.

Matching Summary

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** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Mission Manager for their Long Beach, CA headquarters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mission management and integration, particularly with CubeSat or SmallSat payloads, and will be responsible for overseeing multiple customer missions from contract signing to launch. **

Salary

Base: $119,800 - $179,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Top tier medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years mission management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • Hardware integration on launch vehicles or spacecraft
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Development of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Previous NSSL or NLS experience
  • Experience with CubeSats and SmallSats
  • ITAR compliance and TAA establishment knowledge
  • Hands-on work with complex mechanical systems
  • Space sector sales engineering experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years of mission management or engineering background
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
  • Experience with hardware integration on launch vehicles or spacecraft projects

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

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