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Rocket Lab · 1 month ago

Software Technical Project Manager

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Software Technical Project Manager will manage software development efforts for embedded systems, ensuring successful integration and testing of communication devices on spacecraft.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the software development and integration of routers, radios, and laser communication devices on a constellation of spacecraft

Manage suppliers and subcontractors to successfully develop and test an integrated system

Interface directly with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams to develop and maintain roadmaps, product development plans, provide progress updates, and meet project delivery milestones

Design and develop simulation and test approaches for constellation networking

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

Plan major integration points and testing between teams

Lead software teams agile ceremonies including Increment Planning, Stakeholder reviews, and retrospectives / backlog refinement

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

Qualification

Software development lifecycleNetwork softwareAgile methodologiesProject managementJiraSystems engineeringCyber SecurityDevSecOpsDockerKubernetesPMP certificationCommunication

Required

U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Bachelor's degree & 8+ years industry experience in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline

3+ years of experience with project management and interfacing with external contractors

Thorough understanding of network software

Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies including Scaled Agile (SAFe), etc

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 clearance

Preferred

Active SECRET or TS/SCI clearance

Master's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, or other technical discipline

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 NEBULA architectures

Experience with Cyber Security controls

Experience with encryption

Experience leading a team utilizing agile methodologies

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 Docker

Experience with Kubernetes

Experience with DevSecOps

Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships