Ground Software Manager
Rocket Lab is looking for a Ground Software Manager based out of our office in Littleton, CO. This role will support a team of engineers and subcontractors on Rocket Lab's flagship efforts to deliver on program milestones related to Space to Ground Communications, Ground Data Infrastructure, Mission Operations, and Data Security. The successful candidate will have prior knowledge of secure ground data systems is a must have, with RF and network experience being an additional benefit. This role will report to the Space Systems Software Director, with strong collaboration with the Program Management Office.
What You'll Get To Do :
- Develop and maintain : technical budgets for vehicle performance, system requirements and verification techniques, simulations and analysis across vehicle functions, test methods and data analysis
- Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
- Assist with program and product management
- Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
You'll Bring These Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industryExperience supporting satellite and / or spacecraft development programs8+ years of leadership / managerial experience overseeing both personnel and projectsThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have :
Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including : attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal controlThorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamicsExperience with MATLAB, Python, and STKExperience with requirement management tools such as JAMA or DOORSExperience with satellite operationsExperience with testing electrical subsystems and assemblies, thermal vacuum or random vibration, and hardware-in-the loop (HITL) testingAbility to work in a dynamic environment with competing prioritiesAdditional Requirements :
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focusRegularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writingMust be physically able to commute to buildingsOccasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noiseBase Pay Range (CO Only) : $140,000 - $250,000 USD