Senior Technical Program Manager I, Flatellite

Job overview

Compensation is $116,800–$160,600 per year. The Senior Technical Program Manager I, Flatellite works onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. as a base salary range in the posting; it lists base salary of $116,800–$160,600 and total compensation of $137,075–$196,275, including equity. Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team builds spacecraft, payloads, and components for space missions. The program manager leads high-volume satellite production from prototype maturity through full-rate production and flight. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to improve production rate, yield, unit cost, and program execution while maintaining reliability.

What you'll do

• Lead satellite programs from concept through qualification, full-rate production, and flight
• manage multiple programs and technical roadmaps
• make architectural and production trade-off decisions with Chief Engineers
• address production issues
• develop program and team leaders
• manage suppliers and subcontracts
• coordinate manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and test teams
• serve as a primary contact for assigned commercial constellation operators
• support proposals and technical narratives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior technical program manager i

flatellite

long beach ca

rocket lab

space systems

satellite production

program management

manufacturing

supply chain

full-rate production

u.s. citizenship

security clearance eligibility

equity compensation

$116,800–$160,600 base salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock and employee stock purchase program
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• subsidized EV charging, fitness options, snacks, and employee discounts.

Why this role

Owns high-volume satellite production program decisions, including rate, yield, unit cost, and strategic program execution.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.