Project Manager - Electron

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. PROJECT MANAGER - ELECTRON Based out of Rocket Lab's second launch complex in Wallops Island, VA the Electron Project Manager is responsible for leading and continuing to develop a local team that supports all aspects of Electron launch vehicle related orbital and sub-orbital programs. This is a key role in supporting safe and sustainable cadence of launches from Wallops Flight Facility. Further, as the Electron Project Manager, you are responsible for range and operations coordination with the support services provided by NASA and Virginia Space as well as working closely with other global Rocket Lab facilities including Rocket Lab Headquarters (Long Beach, CA), Auckland Production Complex (New Zealand), LC-1 (Mahia, NZ), or other designated locations. Not often do we open a leadership role as exciting as this one! WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Plan, schedule, and oversee test and operations to meet program and mission schedules Collect, maintain, and communicate mission requirements with range and support functions Develop, maintain, and manage budget for facilities, equipment, and staffing Develop, maintain, and build Electron support team Ensure that testing and operations preserve the quality and integrity of critical flight hardware Support and participate in business development discussions and proposals Work to continually improve and streamline integration, testing, and operations Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed Domestic and international travel required YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 8+ years of project management experience within Aerospace Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or similar engineering degree Liquid rocket experience Demonstrated experience with project management and systems engineering THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Active security clearance preferred Proven capability with building and running high performing teams Clear decision making under pressure Proven communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.