Mission Manager - Space Systems
Rocket LabLong Beach, California, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
116000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
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.
Job Description
Mission Manager - Space Systems is responsible for managing multiple Rocket Lab space systems missions, including technical, programmatic, and financial milestones. The role requires previous hands-on experience with small spacecraft and frequent domestic and international travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline
- 5+ years of mission/program management experience and/or an engineering background
- Hardware integration or project management experience on either launch vehicles or spacecraft projects
Benefits
- Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
