Mission Manager - Neutron

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. MISSION MANAGER- NEUTRON Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California, Mission Managers work directly with customers from signing of contract through payload integration to launch at either our Auckland, New Zealand or Wallops, Virginia launch site. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both commercial and government customers as well as frequent domestic and international travel. Prior mission management or mission integration experience required. Preferably in support of CubeSat, SmallSat, or small space payloads. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Management of multiple Rocket Lab customer missions, including technical, programmatic, and financial milestones. Oversees hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser and launch vehicle integration. Assists business development with proposal input, lead generation, and technical sales engineering reviews. Responsible for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD). Ability to create and execute as [... source excerpt omitted ...] company at public events, including conferences, industry forums, outreach and recruiting events. Helps lead Mission Integrators in expanding their mission management skillset. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline – Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred. 5+ years of mission management experience and/or an engineering background (stress, fatigue, payloads, vibration, thermal or similar). Hardware integration or project management experience on either launch vehicles or spacecraft projects. Ability to travel to launch pads, customer sites, and overseas Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security cl [... source excerpt omitted ...] lity to read mechanical and electrical drawings. Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing. Previous space sector sales engineering experience including management of customer expectations. Active DoD Secret clearance preferred, but not required. Solid interpersonal and organizational skills, able to assist with closure of sales / customer capture. Ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload launch including results from mission specific analysis. Solid presentation and technical writing skills. This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust,