Technical Project Manager – Enterprise Integration

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Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega-constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

 

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every spacecraft and spacecraft component made by Rocket Lab: from complete spacecraft destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a spacecraft like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of designers, engineers, and technicians who create, build, test, and operate our own spacecraft and support customer spacecraft for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors .

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER – ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION

 

Rocket Lab is looking for a driven Technical Project Manager of Enterprise Integration software , to be based out of our office in Littleton, CO . This role will l ead a team of engineers and subcontractors on Rocket Lab’s flagship efforts to deliver on program milestones related to Space to Ground Communications, Ground Data Infrastructure, Mission Operations, and Data Security. The successful candidate will have prior experience managing subcontractors to meet intermediate milestones, creating software development and staffing plans, and setting the battle rhythm for incremental integration and test. Knowledge of secure ground data systems is a must have, with RF and network experience being an additional benefit . This role will report to the Space System s Software Director, with strong collaboration with the Program Management Office.

What You’ll Get To Do

 

  • Manage the integration of an innovative constellation ground system to internal and external interfaces .
  • Drive adoption of modern cloud -based ground systems architectures, cloud DEVOPS processes, and emerging cloud services within the company.
  • Interface directly with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to develop and maintain product development plans, provide progress updates , and meet project delivery milestones
  • Define KPIs for contractors and internal development teams
  • Set the battle rhythm for subcontractors to provide feature drops to the overall program
  • Develop and maintain staffing plans with senior leadership
  • P lan major integration points and testing between teams
  • Drive best practices for collecting feedback and implementing improvements
  • Develop and maintain software development standards and procedures to ensure that all software deliverables are of the highest quality and meet customer requirements
You’ll Bring These Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree; and 10+ years of industry experience in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering, or othe r technical discipline
  • 3 + years of experience with project management and interfacing with external contractors
  • Thorough understanding of spacecraft data systems and ground software
  • Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle
  • Experience using Jira for software development management
  • Experience with systems engineering methods, including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

 

Qualifications

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Master’s degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, or other technical discipline
  • An u nderstanding of network standards and a desire to learn more
  • An ownership outlook with the desire to build lasting systems and a willingness to identify gaps, develop plans to address them, and engage stakeholders to fill them
  • Experience with SDA N OVA and SUPERNOVA architectures
  • Experience with Cyber Security
  • E xperience leading a team utilizing agile methodologies
  • Experience with systems engineering methods including systems trades, requirements management, performance characterization, and interface management
  • Project management qualifications such as PMP, APMP, etc.
  • Ability to identify and address problems with a proactive and systemic approach
  • Proficiency with project and engineering management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.
  • Experience with ground telemetry architectures
  • Experience developing and maintaining secure ground data infrastructure
  • Experience with micro-service architectures
  • Experience with Kubernetes orchestration
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Additional Requirements

 

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

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