Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

Mission Manager

Based out of Rocket Lab USA HQ in Long Beach, California. 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. 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 CubeSat, SmallSat, or small space payloads.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

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.
Responsible for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD).
Ability to create and execute assembly integration instructions.
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.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline – Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred.
5+ years of mission management experience and/or an engineering background (stress, fatigue, payloads, vibration, thermal or similar).
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).

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space 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.
Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing.
Previous space sector sales engineering experience including management of customer expectations.
Active DoD Secret clearance preferred, but not required.
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.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$113,000—$162,000 USD

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

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