# Technical Project Manager - Ground Systems 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: Senior
- Location: Littleton, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-04
- Apply by: 2026-12-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8195972003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-technical-project-manager-ground-systems-2/

## About the role

Rocket Lab is looking for a driven Technical Project Manager - Ground Systems , to be based out of our Littleton, CO site. This role will work with a team of engineers on Rocket Lab's flagship efforts to deliver on program milestones related to Space-to-Space Communications, Space-to-Ground Communications, Ground Systems, Payload Software, and Data Security. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree & 8+ years industry experience in computer science, software engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or similar technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience with project management and interfacing with external contractors
- 3+ years of experience with ground systems for spacecraft or satellite programs (e.g., mission operations, command and control, telemetry processing, or ground station networks)
- Thorough understanding of network software
- Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies including Scaled Agile (SAFe), etc
- Experience using Jira for software development management

Tags: Software Systems COS

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