# Principal Program Manager at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7679660003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-principal-program-manager/

## About the role

As a Principal Program Manager for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will lead EO/IR space missions and ground-based sensor networks, and the research. You must possess experience in managing programs including electronics, software, and EO/IR sensors on space or ground systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or technical discipline
- 12+ years of experience in managing technical projects for the US Government
- Proven ability to lead a team to the completion of programs and project milestones
- Hands-on expertise with active optical systems
- Experience with space EO payloads, test plan development, astronomy, physics, electronics, software, and/or remote sensing
- Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Tags: OS - Space Programs

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