Senior Technical Program Manager II, Space Sensing & Domain Awareness (TS/SCI)

Job overview

Compensation is $166,800–$258,625 per year. The Senior Technical Program Manager II, Space Sensing & Domain Awareness (TS/SCI) role is onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. in the structural salary fields; the posting lists total compensation of $166,800–$258,625 and base salary of $134,300–$201,350. The role supports Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team, which builds spacecraft, payloads, and related components for space missions. The program manager leads the lifecycle of optical and infrared sensing payloads, from concept through qualification, production, and flight. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages technical and supply-chain risks, and serves as a primary contact for assigned U.S. Government customers to advance space domain awareness programs.

What you'll do

• Lead programs taking electro-optical/infrared sensing payloads and optical systems from concept through qualification, production, and flight
• manage multiple programs and technical trade-offs
• coach and develop program and team leaders
• manage suppliers and subcontracts
• coordinate optics, electronics, software, and data-chain teams
• serve as primary contact for assigned U.S. Government customers
• partner on proposals and technical narratives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior technical program manager ii

space sensing

domain awareness

ts/sci

rocket lab

long beach ca

space systems

optical payloads

infrared sensing

aerospace program management

u.s. government customers

supply chain

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock and employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA contribution option
• paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• and additional employee perks.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance and 8+ years of aerospace program management experience; the posting also describes company stock and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the employer

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