Program Manager II/Senior, ADCS Components

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. PROGRAM MANAGER II/SENIOR, ADCS COMPONENTS Based out of Rocket Lab's office in Toronto, Canada, the Program Manager, ADCS Components is responsible for managing programmatic internal and customer-facing activities for the Rocket Lab Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) component programs. The role is primarily focused on close collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather the information needed to prepare higher level plans, forecasts and responses required both internally and by the customers. The role requires technical knowledge of the satellite ADCS system in general, and reaction wheels and star trackers in particular , in order to understand nuances in the product’s production and testing; and to independently convey the feedback to their customers in a concise and cohesive manner. The Rocket Lab ADCS line of products currently spans several reaction wheel and star tracker models. This position reports to the Senior Director of Business Development, ADCS Components. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Program Manager II, Senior Program Manager I, or Senior Program Manager II level) WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Lead program management activities and act as the customer interface throughout execution of ADCS Component programs that may include units in production, Non-recurring Engineering (NRE) services, or a combination of both. Interface with Engineering/Production/Quality teams and be responsible for delivery of End Item Data Packages to customers in a timely manner. Collect inputs from Customers and internal Production team to plan production operations at all time scales (yearly, quarterly, monthly and weekly) that complies with customer constraints and requirements. This includes: Yearly plans that feed procurement, facilities, and resource planning activities Quarterly and monthly plans that feed tactical decisions and prioritizations Weekly plans that inform logistics, accounting and shipping activities On an ongoing bas…