About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company, dedicated to providing responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our mission is to democratize access to space. The rockets and satellites we create facilitate some of the most ambitious and crucial space missions globally, supporting scientific research, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and innovative technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket is now the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. Meanwhile, we are actively developing Neutron, our forthcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and manufacturing a vast array of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, along with components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets; we’re shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for building everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that enable them to function effectively in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and communication radios.
With over 1,700 missions accomplished, our team has contributed to a wide range of endeavors, including interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national defense initiatives. We have developed spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, collaborating with esteemed partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether working on a high-performance spacecraft, a constellation, or the integrated components that facilitate their journey to space, our exceptional Space Systems team is empowering some of the most ambitious space missions.
VICE PRESIDENT, SPACE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
We are in search of a visionary and results-oriented Vice President of Space Systems Software to spearhead our satellite flight and ground software organization. This pivotal leadership role entails overseeing strategy implementation, driving revenue growth, and optimizing operational efficiency.
