Mission Manager - Space Systems

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $116,000 - $175,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
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Spacecraft design and testing requirements
Launch site activities planning
Payload integration activities oversight
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Mission Manager for their Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The role involves managing multiple space missions, integrating payloads, and ensuring effective communication with customers and launch service providers. **

Job Summary

  • Manage multiple Rocket Lab space systems missions, including technical, programmatic, and financial milestones.
  • Oversee hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser and launch vehicle integration.
  • Plan launch site activities, develop and submit safety compliance documentation to range or LSP teams, travel to launch sites and execute campaign.

Matching Summary

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** Rocket Lab is seeking a Mission Manager for their Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The role involves managing multiple space missions, integrating payloads, and ensuring effective communication with customers and launch service providers. **

Salary

Base: $116,000 - $175,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity; Benefits: Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spacecraft design and testing requirements
  • Launch site activities planning
  • Payload integration activities oversight
  • Interface Control Documentation development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SmallSats
  • ITAR experience
  • DoD Secret clearance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
  • 5+ years of mission/program management or engineering background
  • Hardware integration or project management experience
  • Ability to travel frequently

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