Mission Manager- TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Managers work directly with customers from signing of contract through payload integration to launch at either our Auckland, New Zealand or Wallops, Virginia launch site for Rocket Lab’s HASTE program. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both commercial and government customers as well as frequent domestic and international travel. Prior mission management or mission integration experience required, preferably in support of suborbital and/or hypersonic payloads.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline – Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred.
5+ years of mission management experience/Technical program management experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Hardware integration or project management experience on either launch vehicles or spacecraft projects.
Ability to travel to launch pads, customer sites, and overseas (e.g. Rocket Labs New Zealand facility/launch site).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Suborbital and/or hypersonic payloads
ITAR - Previous experience with ITAR & establishment of TAA's.
Previous Mission Management or Mission Integration experience.
Experience working with complex mechanical systems with your own hands.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
Solid interpersonal and organizational skills, able to assist with closure of sales / customer capture.
Ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload launch including results from mission specific analysis.
Solid presentation and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

Management of multiple Rocket Lab customer missions, including technical, programmatic, and financial milestones.
Oversee hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser and launch vehicle integration.
Lead technical milestone reviews with customers such as mission design or test readiness reviews
Assists business development with proposal input, lead generation, and technical sales engineering reviews.
Responsible for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Payload Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD).
In constant contact with customers to answer questions with technical staff as required.
Represent the company at public events, including conferences, industry forums, outreach and recruiting events.
Helps lead Mission Integrators in expanding their mission management skillset

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
a variety of other employee discounts