Mission Manager

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
• Assist business development with proposal input, lead generation, and technical sales engineering reviews
• Develop and verify Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
• Create and execute assembly integration instructions
• Maintain constant contact with customers to answer technical questions
• Represent the company at public events, conferences, and industry forums
• Lead Mission Integrators in expanding their mission management skillset

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace preferred)
• 5+ years of mission management experience and/or an engineering background
• Experience with hardware integration or project management on launch vehicles or spacecraft
• Ability to travel to launch pads, customer sites, and overseas
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous NSSL or NLS experience
• Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space payloads
• Experience with ITAR and establishment of TAAs
• Experience working with complex mechanical systems and performing electrical/mechanical testing
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Previous space sector sales engineering experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.