Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Program Manager II/Senior Program Manager I

Silver Spring, MD · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
SpringData AnalysisProject ManagementProcurementSystems EngineeringLeadershipProblem Solving

About the role

  • From new concept to new product introduction, this role is about driving engineering solutions focused on solving challenging problems and delivering results.
  • Regularly interface with Engineering leadership and systems engineer

Responsibilities

  • Develop reporting and tracking programs to assure the project is on target for schedule and cost
  • Create and review technical requirements.
  • You'll work closely with teams across design, manufacturing, and procurement to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
  • Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space.
  • The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
  • Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
  • Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
  • Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Program Manager oversees project execution, interfaces with customers, defines internal programmatic processes, and leads decision-making strategy.
  • Maintain relationships with customers and work to build long-term partnerships

Requirements

  • 2+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry, or
  • 2+ years of product or project engineering New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
  • Experience following federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
  • 5+ years of program management experience in product development environment within aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry, or
  • 5+ years of product or project engineering experience in New Product Development (NPD) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience (Includes minimum 1 year of Program Management Experience)
  • BS or BA in engineering, business, or a relevant field
  • Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, project planning

Compensation

  • Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger

Visa & Work Authorization

  • export control laws

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