The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc
Lake Mary, Florida
Job Description Job Description Senior, Manager Technical Platform Lead Location: Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid) Department: Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) Reports To: Senior Director, Enterprise Platforms & Automation Status: Full-Time Exempt About The IIA The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We are dedicated to advancing the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, and professional resources. Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation, we provide a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact. Why Join The IIA? Make a global impact by advancing the internal audit profession. Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture. Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning. Grow your career while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens organizations around the world. Join a team committed to integrity, accountability, and putting people first. Position Summary The Sr. Manager, Technical Platform Lead is a hands-on engineering leader responsible for guiding IIA's platform, integration, and data engineering initiatives while leading and developing a team of engineers. This player-coach role combines technical leadership with people management, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud solutions that power the organization's digital ecosystem. Working across Azure, Databricks, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms, you'll help shape the future of IIA's technology landscape while fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and AI-enabled development practices. Work Arrangement This is a hybrid position based in Lake Mary, Florida , combining in-office collaboration with remote work. What You'll Do Lead a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical leadership. Establish engineering standards and best practices for cloud platforms, integrations, APIs, and data engineering. Design and deliver scalable solutions using Azure Integration Services, Databricks, and modern cloud technologies. Guide development of enterprise integrations connecting Dynamics 365 and other SaaS platforms. Build and enhance data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities. Champion AI-assisted development, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. Partner with architects, product managers, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions. Contribute hands-on to architecture, code reviews, technical design, and complex engineering initiatives as a player-coach. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of software, platform, or cloud engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or managing technical teams. Strong experience with Azure cloud services, API design, systems integration, and enterprise application development. Experience with data engineering concepts, SQL, Databricks, Spark, or similar modern data platforms. Hands-on experience with C#/.NET or comparable development frameworks. Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and cloud engineering best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure Integration Services, Dynamics 365, Databricks, Microsoft Entra External ID, and Power BI. Experience implementing AI-assisted software development practices. Experience within a membership association, nonprofit, or professional services organization. Microsoft Azure and Databricks certifications are a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
09/20/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Senior, Manager Technical Platform Lead Location: Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid) Department: Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) Reports To: Senior Director, Enterprise Platforms & Automation Status: Full-Time Exempt About The IIA The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We are dedicated to advancing the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, and professional resources. Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation, we provide a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact. Why Join The IIA? Make a global impact by advancing the internal audit profession. Work in a collaborative, values-driven culture. Be part of an organization that values innovation and continuous learning. Grow your career while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens organizations around the world. Join a team committed to integrity, accountability, and putting people first. Position Summary The Sr. Manager, Technical Platform Lead is a hands-on engineering leader responsible for guiding IIA's platform, integration, and data engineering initiatives while leading and developing a team of engineers. This player-coach role combines technical leadership with people management, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud solutions that power the organization's digital ecosystem. Working across Azure, Databricks, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms, you'll help shape the future of IIA's technology landscape while fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and AI-enabled development practices. Work Arrangement This is a hybrid position based in Lake Mary, Florida , combining in-office collaboration with remote work. What You'll Do Lead a team of engineers through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and technical leadership. Establish engineering standards and best practices for cloud platforms, integrations, APIs, and data engineering. Design and deliver scalable solutions using Azure Integration Services, Databricks, and modern cloud technologies. Guide development of enterprise integrations connecting Dynamics 365 and other SaaS platforms. Build and enhance data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven capabilities. Champion AI-assisted development, automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. Partner with architects, product managers, security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions. Contribute hands-on to architecture, code reviews, technical design, and complex engineering initiatives as a player-coach. QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of software, platform, or cloud engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or managing technical teams. Strong experience with Azure cloud services, API design, systems integration, and enterprise application development. Experience with data engineering concepts, SQL, Databricks, Spark, or similar modern data platforms. Hands-on experience with C#/.NET or comparable development frameworks. Knowledge of CI/CD, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and cloud engineering best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure Integration Services, Dynamics 365, Databricks, Microsoft Entra External ID, and Power BI. Experience implementing AI-assisted software development practices. Experience within a membership association, nonprofit, or professional services organization. Microsoft Azure and Databricks certifications are a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Centre Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical resource within our client-facing service delivery teams. As a Technical Lead, you will work closely with Service Delivery Managers, vCIOs, and technical consultants to resolve complex technical issues, provide strategic guidance, improve customer environments, and elevate the technical capabilities of the team. You will act as the technical expert for a portfolio of customers, developing a deep understanding of their environments and helping drive technology decisions that improve reliability, security, performance, and business outcomes. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while influencing customer strategy and mentoring other technical professionals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical Escalation Leadership Serve as the highest-level technical escalation resource within assigned Client Services Team. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, cloud, networking, endpoint, and security issues. Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring or high-impact incidents. Provide technical leadership during critical outages and service interruptions. Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and other service delivery teams throughout technical escalations. Maintain ownership of escalated issues through resolution. Customer Environment Ownership Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of assigned customer environments. Review ticket trends, recurring incidents, and operational risks to identify improvement opportunities. Perform proactive assessments focused on security, stability, scalability, and operational maturity. Ensure customer environments align with Centre standards and best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce support volume and improve customer outcomes. Strategic Technology Guidance Partner with vCIOs and Service Delivery Managers to provide technical insight during customer planning discussions. Assist in the development of customer technology roadmaps and strategic recommendations. Evaluate technical risks and assist in prioritizing remediation efforts. Identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and operational improvement. Provide technical consultation regarding cloud, security, infrastructure, and Microsoft technology investments. Team Development & Technical Influence Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 consultants through technical coaching and guidance. Assist with technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Review troubleshooting approaches and assist team members with challenging technical issues. Promote technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Serve as a trusted technical resource for peers across the organization. Operational Excellence Maintain accurate and thorough technical documentation. Contribute to process improvements and service delivery initiatives. Support change management and implementation planning. Participate in escalation and after-hours support requests as required. Required Experience 6+ years of progressive IT infrastructure or managed services experience. Experience supporting multiple customer environments simultaneously. Advanced troubleshooting experience across Microsoft, cloud, networking, and security platforms. Strong customer-facing communication skills. Proven ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience providing technical leadership without direct management responsibilities. Technical Expertise Microsoft Technologies: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server. Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Machines & Virtual Desktops, Storage & Networking, Identity Management, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V. Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, VLANs, routing and switching, wireless networking, firewall administration. Security: Multi-Factor Authentication, Conditional Access, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, Identity Security, Incident Response, security best practices. Backup & Recovery: Backup administration, disaster recovery planning, business continuity solutions, restore testing and validation. Powered by JazzHR O6u6SCI3Pp
09/20/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Centre Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical resource within our client-facing service delivery teams. As a Technical Lead, you will work closely with Service Delivery Managers, vCIOs, and technical consultants to resolve complex technical issues, provide strategic guidance, improve customer environments, and elevate the technical capabilities of the team. You will act as the technical expert for a portfolio of customers, developing a deep understanding of their environments and helping drive technology decisions that improve reliability, security, performance, and business outcomes. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while influencing customer strategy and mentoring other technical professionals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical Escalation Leadership Serve as the highest-level technical escalation resource within assigned Client Services Team. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, cloud, networking, endpoint, and security issues. Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring or high-impact incidents. Provide technical leadership during critical outages and service interruptions. Communicate clearly and effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and other service delivery teams throughout technical escalations. Maintain ownership of escalated issues through resolution. Customer Environment Ownership Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of assigned customer environments. Review ticket trends, recurring incidents, and operational risks to identify improvement opportunities. Perform proactive assessments focused on security, stability, scalability, and operational maturity. Ensure customer environments align with Centre standards and best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce support volume and improve customer outcomes. Strategic Technology Guidance Partner with vCIOs and Service Delivery Managers to provide technical insight during customer planning discussions. Assist in the development of customer technology roadmaps and strategic recommendations. Evaluate technical risks and assist in prioritizing remediation efforts. Identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and operational improvement. Provide technical consultation regarding cloud, security, infrastructure, and Microsoft technology investments. Team Development & Technical Influence Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 consultants through technical coaching and guidance. Assist with technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Review troubleshooting approaches and assist team members with challenging technical issues. Promote technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. Serve as a trusted technical resource for peers across the organization. Operational Excellence Maintain accurate and thorough technical documentation. Contribute to process improvements and service delivery initiatives. Support change management and implementation planning. Participate in escalation and after-hours support requests as required. Required Experience 6+ years of progressive IT infrastructure or managed services experience. Experience supporting multiple customer environments simultaneously. Advanced troubleshooting experience across Microsoft, cloud, networking, and security platforms. Strong customer-facing communication skills. Proven ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience providing technical leadership without direct management responsibilities. Technical Expertise Microsoft Technologies: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server. Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Machines & Virtual Desktops, Storage & Networking, Identity Management, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V. Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN technologies, VLANs, routing and switching, wireless networking, firewall administration. Security: Multi-Factor Authentication, Conditional Access, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, Identity Security, Incident Response, security best practices. Backup & Recovery: Backup administration, disaster recovery planning, business continuity solutions, restore testing and validation. Powered by JazzHR O6u6SCI3Pp
Job Description Job Description Overview Hanson, an integrated marketing agency focused on technology-enabled solutions, is seeking a Development Manager to provide technical leadership for complex website and digital projects while helping lead and grow a team of developers. This is a hands-on leadership role, but not primarily a coding role. The Development Manager serves as the technical/build lead on assigned projects, helping teams define the right technical approach, break complex work into actionable plans, establish clear expectations and deliver high-quality work within project commitments. This person will work closely with project managers to drive development progress, identify and resolve technical challenges, and help the team stay accountable to process, timelines and budgets. The Development Manager will also play an important client-facing role, contributing to discovery, solution architecture, estimation and statements of work, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery. They will directly manage a small team of developers while providing technical guidance and leadership to additional internal and contract developers based on project needs. The ideal candidate combines strong .NET and web-development expertise with the communication, judgment and leadership skills to make the developers around them more effective. This position reports to our Managing Director of Development. Responsibilities & Expectations Technical & Build Leadership Serve as technical/build lead for complex website and digital projects, taking responsibility for the overall technical approach and development execution. Lead technical planning by breaking down complex work, defining requirements and dependencies, estimating effort, assigning work and establishing clear definitions of done. Direct and support developers throughout delivery, ensuring they understand priorities, expectations and project commitments. Monitor development progress and proactively identify risks, blockers and gaps before they affect project timelines or budgets. Troubleshoot alongside developers when needed, helping teams work through technical challenges and make sound decisions without becoming a bottleneck. Establish appropriate technical quality controls, including code review, testing and release-readiness practices, either directly or by ensuring the right team members are accountable for them. Make architecture and implementation decisions for assigned projects, collaborating with senior technical leaders when appropriate. Maintain enough hands-on technical depth to review solutions, evaluate code and step into development work when necessary, while focusing primarily on making the broader team more effective. Project Delivery & Collaboration Partner closely with Project Managers to deliver development work on time, on budget and within scope. Provide the technical leadership and authority necessary to establish clear expectations with developers and hold them accountable to project commitments. Work with Project Managers to surface risks early, evaluate options and develop practical mitigation strategies. Help determine how development work should be structured, sequenced and staffed based on project needs, team capacity and individual capabilities. Coordinate effectively with project management, design, strategy, account management and other disciplines to ensure technical execution supports the broader project and client objectives. Direct the work of contractors and external development partners when appropriate, setting expectations and ensuring their work meets Hanson standards. Client, Discovery & Pre-Sales Leadership Serve as a senior technical presence with clients, communicating complex technology considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead or participate in technical discovery, helping teams understand client needs, existing technology environments, constraints and opportunities. Develop and recommend technical approaches and architectures that balance client objectives, user needs, project scope, budget and long-term maintainability. Partner with Account Management, Project Management and agency leadership to scope and estimate development work and contribute technical requirements, assumptions and dependencies to statements of work. Participate in business development conversations and presentations when senior technical expertise is needed. Build credibility and trusted relationships with client technology stakeholders and confidently guide conversations around technical decisions and tradeoffs. Team Leadership & People Management Directly manage a small team of developers, with responsibility for regular 1:1s, coaching, feedback and professional development. Lead quarterly and annual performance-management activities for direct reports and help identify meaningful opportunities for growth. Set clear expectations and goals for direct reports and actively address performance issues and development needs in real time. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding development team members. Help foster a development culture built around collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and proactive communication. Partner with development leadership to establish and evolve technical standards, processes and best practices that improve quality, consistency and efficiency. Proactively evaluate and adopt AI tools and workflows that improve development efficiency, quality and team effectiveness. Experience & Qualifications Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership for web development teams, including planning work, directing developers and driving technical delivery. Strong professional experience with .NET technologies and modern web application development. Experience architecting, building and supporting complex websites and web applications. Experience with enterprise content management systems; experience with platforms such as Optimizely and Sitefinity is a strong plus. Broad understanding of modern front-end, back-end, API, integration, data and hosting considerations, with particular strength in back-end/.NET development. Demonstrated people-management or team-leadership experience, including coaching, feedback, accountability and professional development. Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining visibility into progress, risks and team needs. Agency, consulting or professional-services experience is strongly preferred; candidates from development firms or enterprise organizations with comparable client, delivery and leadership experience will also be considered. Experience directing contractors, external development partners or distributed development teams is a plus. Willingness to travel for client meetings, team collaboration and other business needs as required. We value demonstrated technical leadership, judgment and the ability to make teams successful over a specific number of years of experience or particular degree. What We Offer Hybrid work environment, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance of Toledo, OH Competitive salary Medical, dental and vision coverage Group life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401(k) + Employer Match Paid holidays, including paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day Paid birthday day off Flexible spending account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Hanson is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age or any other status protected by applicable law. Company Description Hanson is a digital agency that partners with client organizations to design, build and optimize digital experiences that drive measurable business results. Company Description Hanson is a digital agency that partners with client organizations to design, build and optimize digital experiences that drive measurable business results.
09/20/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Overview Hanson, an integrated marketing agency focused on technology-enabled solutions, is seeking a Development Manager to provide technical leadership for complex website and digital projects while helping lead and grow a team of developers. This is a hands-on leadership role, but not primarily a coding role. The Development Manager serves as the technical/build lead on assigned projects, helping teams define the right technical approach, break complex work into actionable plans, establish clear expectations and deliver high-quality work within project commitments. This person will work closely with project managers to drive development progress, identify and resolve technical challenges, and help the team stay accountable to process, timelines and budgets. The Development Manager will also play an important client-facing role, contributing to discovery, solution architecture, estimation and statements of work, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout project delivery. They will directly manage a small team of developers while providing technical guidance and leadership to additional internal and contract developers based on project needs. The ideal candidate combines strong .NET and web-development expertise with the communication, judgment and leadership skills to make the developers around them more effective. This position reports to our Managing Director of Development. Responsibilities & Expectations Technical & Build Leadership Serve as technical/build lead for complex website and digital projects, taking responsibility for the overall technical approach and development execution. Lead technical planning by breaking down complex work, defining requirements and dependencies, estimating effort, assigning work and establishing clear definitions of done. Direct and support developers throughout delivery, ensuring they understand priorities, expectations and project commitments. Monitor development progress and proactively identify risks, blockers and gaps before they affect project timelines or budgets. Troubleshoot alongside developers when needed, helping teams work through technical challenges and make sound decisions without becoming a bottleneck. Establish appropriate technical quality controls, including code review, testing and release-readiness practices, either directly or by ensuring the right team members are accountable for them. Make architecture and implementation decisions for assigned projects, collaborating with senior technical leaders when appropriate. Maintain enough hands-on technical depth to review solutions, evaluate code and step into development work when necessary, while focusing primarily on making the broader team more effective. Project Delivery & Collaboration Partner closely with Project Managers to deliver development work on time, on budget and within scope. Provide the technical leadership and authority necessary to establish clear expectations with developers and hold them accountable to project commitments. Work with Project Managers to surface risks early, evaluate options and develop practical mitigation strategies. Help determine how development work should be structured, sequenced and staffed based on project needs, team capacity and individual capabilities. Coordinate effectively with project management, design, strategy, account management and other disciplines to ensure technical execution supports the broader project and client objectives. Direct the work of contractors and external development partners when appropriate, setting expectations and ensuring their work meets Hanson standards. Client, Discovery & Pre-Sales Leadership Serve as a senior technical presence with clients, communicating complex technology considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead or participate in technical discovery, helping teams understand client needs, existing technology environments, constraints and opportunities. Develop and recommend technical approaches and architectures that balance client objectives, user needs, project scope, budget and long-term maintainability. Partner with Account Management, Project Management and agency leadership to scope and estimate development work and contribute technical requirements, assumptions and dependencies to statements of work. Participate in business development conversations and presentations when senior technical expertise is needed. Build credibility and trusted relationships with client technology stakeholders and confidently guide conversations around technical decisions and tradeoffs. Team Leadership & People Management Directly manage a small team of developers, with responsibility for regular 1:1s, coaching, feedback and professional development. Lead quarterly and annual performance-management activities for direct reports and help identify meaningful opportunities for growth. Set clear expectations and goals for direct reports and actively address performance issues and development needs in real time. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding development team members. Help foster a development culture built around collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and proactive communication. Partner with development leadership to establish and evolve technical standards, processes and best practices that improve quality, consistency and efficiency. Proactively evaluate and adopt AI tools and workflows that improve development efficiency, quality and team effectiveness. Experience & Qualifications Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership for web development teams, including planning work, directing developers and driving technical delivery. Strong professional experience with .NET technologies and modern web application development. Experience architecting, building and supporting complex websites and web applications. Experience with enterprise content management systems; experience with platforms such as Optimizely and Sitefinity is a strong plus. Broad understanding of modern front-end, back-end, API, integration, data and hosting considerations, with particular strength in back-end/.NET development. Demonstrated people-management or team-leadership experience, including coaching, feedback, accountability and professional development. Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining visibility into progress, risks and team needs. Agency, consulting or professional-services experience is strongly preferred; candidates from development firms or enterprise organizations with comparable client, delivery and leadership experience will also be considered. Experience directing contractors, external development partners or distributed development teams is a plus. Willingness to travel for client meetings, team collaboration and other business needs as required. We value demonstrated technical leadership, judgment and the ability to make teams successful over a specific number of years of experience or particular degree. What We Offer Hybrid work environment, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance of Toledo, OH Competitive salary Medical, dental and vision coverage Group life insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance 401(k) + Employer Match Paid holidays, including paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day Paid birthday day off Flexible spending account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Hanson is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age or any other status protected by applicable law. Company Description Hanson is a digital agency that partners with client organizations to design, build and optimize digital experiences that drive measurable business results. Company Description Hanson is a digital agency that partners with client organizations to design, build and optimize digital experiences that drive measurable business results.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Staff CORE Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals and will require 100% on-site work. What You'll get to Do: As a senior member of the Foundational Systems Engineering Team, you will provide technical leadership to programs that transform concepts into fielded systems, driving cross discipline integration and balancing innovative and traditional implementations of systems thinking. You will lead major development efforts for sensors on current and next generation air and sea platforms for various programs. Lead the application and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes to develop solutions that meet and anticipate customer requirements. Own requirements management, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation, and ensure traceability across the system lifecycle. Lead the preparation, execution, and closure of major system design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, PCAs, FCAs), including technical issue resolution and risk retirement. Provide technical direction to cross functional product teams across multiple disciplines and domains to drive design compliance and integration. Serve as the technical authority to ensure system compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements, identifying and resolving gaps and risks proactively. This position is contingent on contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance. Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries. Experience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, and interface control documentation. Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc. Experience working through the systems engineering process. Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields. Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP Access and or SCI eligibility. Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Experience effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers. Experience supporting an agile development team. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
09/17/2026
Full time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Staff CORE Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals and will require 100% on-site work. What You'll get to Do: As a senior member of the Foundational Systems Engineering Team, you will provide technical leadership to programs that transform concepts into fielded systems, driving cross discipline integration and balancing innovative and traditional implementations of systems thinking. You will lead major development efforts for sensors on current and next generation air and sea platforms for various programs. Lead the application and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes to develop solutions that meet and anticipate customer requirements. Own requirements management, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation, and ensure traceability across the system lifecycle. Lead the preparation, execution, and closure of major system design reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, PCAs, FCAs), including technical issue resolution and risk retirement. Provide technical direction to cross functional product teams across multiple disciplines and domains to drive design compliance and integration. Serve as the technical authority to ensure system compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements, identifying and resolving gaps and risks proactively. This position is contingent on contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance. Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense industries. Experience with system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation, functional decomposition, and interface control documentation. Experience participating in major systems reviews, including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, etc. Experience working through the systems engineering process. Proficient with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, MATLAB, or comparable software. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields. Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher with SAP Access and or SCI eligibility. Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Experience effectively communicating and presenting complex technical concepts to project, program, and company management, other technical managers, and customers. Experience supporting an agile development team. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Job Description Job Description Reflect Health is the evolution of S&S Health, a trusted independent third-party administrator founded in 1994 to meet the growing need for access, simplified connectivity, and benefits administration. Headquartered in Mason, OH, we have built a reputation based on innovation, service excellence, and a deep understanding of how to drive better outcomes at lower cost. Over the years, we grew into a national presence serving employers, TPAs, health systems, and benefit consultants across all 50 states. We developed proprietary claims technology, expanded our offerings to include level-funded and fully funded programs, and delivered tangible savings and enhanced experiences for millions of members. We are seeking a Lead IT Systems Engineer to modernize and optimize identity management, workflow automation, and employee technology experience. This hands-on technical leadership role will oversee identity and access management, IT workflow engineering, onboarding automation, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) while driving operational efficiency, security, and service excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional with strong expertise in automation, systems engineering, identity management, and infrastructure who is passionate about improving employee experiences through scalable technology solutions. Responsibilities Identity & Access Management: Design, implement, and manage automated identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, role changes, and deprovisioning across cloud and business applications. Develop role-based access controls, automate approval workflows, enforce least-privilege access, and support periodic access reviews to maintain security and compliance. Workflow Engineering: Design, configure, and optimize Jira and Jira Service Management workflows, intake processes, automation rules, service queues, dashboards, and reporting. Streamline request management through standardized templates, intelligent routing, and automation to improve visibility, efficiency, and service delivery. Employee Onboarding Automation: Develop and maintain automated onboarding processes that ensure user accounts, system access, hardware, and software are prepared prior to employees' first day. Coordinate workflow automation between IT, Human Resources, and hiring managers while creating user-friendly onboarding resources that enhance the employee experience. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Engineer, deploy, administer, and support Reflect Health's virtual desktop infrastructure environment. Design standardized desktop images, application delivery processes, user profile management, monitoring, patching, capacity planning, and operational documentation to ensure a secure, reliable, and scalable platform. Automation & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual IT processes, integrate enterprise systems using APIs and scripting, and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance service quality. Security & Compliance: Support identity governance, access management, infrastructure security, and compliance initiatives by implementing security best practices, maintaining audit readiness, and protecting sensitive business and member information. Reporting & Documentation: Develop operational dashboards, system documentation, technical standards, workflows, and reporting to support performance monitoring, issue tracking, capacity planning, and continuous process improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Human Resources, Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that improve employee productivity, strengthen security, and support organizational growth. Qualifications Education & Experience: Background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in IT engineering or systems administration, including experience in a senior or lead technical role. Identity & Access Management: Strong experience administering identity and access management platforms and directory services, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Active Directory, or similar technologies. Experience implementing automated identity lifecycle management and role-based access controls preferred. Workflow & Automation: Experience configuring Jira and Jira Service Management, including workflow design, automation, dashboards, and service management processes. Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar technologies. Infrastructure & Virtual Desktop Experience: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, or supporting virtual desktop infrastructure platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Windows 365, or similar technologies. Technical Skills: Experience integrating enterprise systems through APIs, automating business processes, and supporting modern cloud infrastructure and endpoint management technologies. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools preferred. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with experience identifying operational inefficiencies, designing scalable technical solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, maintain documentation, and successfully deliver projects in a fast-paced environment. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts, collaborate across departments, and provide exceptional internal customer service. Industry Experience: Experience within healthcare, health insurance, benefits administration, or another highly regulated industry is preferred. Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance requirements, and protection of sensitive information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), is highly desirable. Reflect Health is committed to providing a safe and secure workplace for all employees. All final candidates will be subject to background checks and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Reflect Health is the evolution of S&S Health, a trusted independent third-party administrator founded in 1994 to meet the growing need for access, simplified connectivity, and benefits administration. Headquartered in Mason, OH, we have built a reputation based on innovation, service excellence, and a deep understanding of how to drive better outcomes at lower cost. Over the years, we grew into a national presence serving employers, TPAs, health systems, and benefit consultants across all 50 states. We developed proprietary claims technology, expanded our offerings to include level-funded and fully funded programs, and delivered tangible savings and enhanced experiences for millions of members. We are seeking a Lead IT Systems Engineer to modernize and optimize identity management, workflow automation, and employee technology experience. This hands-on technical leadership role will oversee identity and access management, IT workflow engineering, onboarding automation, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) while driving operational efficiency, security, and service excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional with strong expertise in automation, systems engineering, identity management, and infrastructure who is passionate about improving employee experiences through scalable technology solutions. Responsibilities Identity & Access Management: Design, implement, and manage automated identity lifecycle processes, including user provisioning, role changes, and deprovisioning across cloud and business applications. Develop role-based access controls, automate approval workflows, enforce least-privilege access, and support periodic access reviews to maintain security and compliance. Workflow Engineering: Design, configure, and optimize Jira and Jira Service Management workflows, intake processes, automation rules, service queues, dashboards, and reporting. Streamline request management through standardized templates, intelligent routing, and automation to improve visibility, efficiency, and service delivery. Employee Onboarding Automation: Develop and maintain automated onboarding processes that ensure user accounts, system access, hardware, and software are prepared prior to employees' first day. Coordinate workflow automation between IT, Human Resources, and hiring managers while creating user-friendly onboarding resources that enhance the employee experience. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Engineer, deploy, administer, and support Reflect Health's virtual desktop infrastructure environment. Design standardized desktop images, application delivery processes, user profile management, monitoring, patching, capacity planning, and operational documentation to ensure a secure, reliable, and scalable platform. Automation & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual IT processes, integrate enterprise systems using APIs and scripting, and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance service quality. Security & Compliance: Support identity governance, access management, infrastructure security, and compliance initiatives by implementing security best practices, maintaining audit readiness, and protecting sensitive business and member information. Reporting & Documentation: Develop operational dashboards, system documentation, technical standards, workflows, and reporting to support performance monitoring, issue tracking, capacity planning, and continuous process improvement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Human Resources, Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that improve employee productivity, strengthen security, and support organizational growth. Qualifications Education & Experience: Background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in IT engineering or systems administration, including experience in a senior or lead technical role. Identity & Access Management: Strong experience administering identity and access management platforms and directory services, including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Active Directory, or similar technologies. Experience implementing automated identity lifecycle management and role-based access controls preferred. Workflow & Automation: Experience configuring Jira and Jira Service Management, including workflow design, automation, dashboards, and service management processes. Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar technologies. Infrastructure & Virtual Desktop Experience: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, or supporting virtual desktop infrastructure platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Windows 365, or similar technologies. Technical Skills: Experience integrating enterprise systems through APIs, automating business processes, and supporting modern cloud infrastructure and endpoint management technologies. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools preferred. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with experience identifying operational inefficiencies, designing scalable technical solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, maintain documentation, and successfully deliver projects in a fast-paced environment. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts, collaborate across departments, and provide exceptional internal customer service. Industry Experience: Experience within healthcare, health insurance, benefits administration, or another highly regulated industry is preferred. Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance requirements, and protection of sensitive information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), is highly desirable. Reflect Health is committed to providing a safe and secure workplace for all employees. All final candidates will be subject to background checks and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
Job Description Job Description ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. 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 PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEER II- SECRET CLEARANCE Based on site at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the PrincipalSpacecraft Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and optimal performance of a growing fleet of satellites while meeting mission objectives and SLAs for both commercial and government customers. This includes supporting diverse missions such as LEO constellations, interplanetary exploration, LEO rendezvous, and SDA-related deployments. Your expertise would be critical during commissioning, orbit raising, routine operations, and potentially re-entry phases, ensuring the health and safety of Rocket Lab's expanding fleet. The Spacecraft Operations team works closely with related teams, such as spacecraft design, AIT, flight software, propulsion, GNC, flight dynamics and ground software development to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities over time. The space operations experience at Rocket Lab is unique because you will cover a multitude of roles/positions and responsibilities, with the large majority of the technical products being supplied through the vertical integration/in-house. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Serve as the program's mission operations technical lead: set the technical direction and strategy for operations, plan and prioritize the work of the mission operations staff, and act as the primary operations point of contact for program-level design decisions and trades Advocate for operability across the program: influence spacecraft and ground architecture upstream so vehicles are designed to be operated safely, efficiently, and autonomously, and push for changes to program design and execution when operational needs demand it Own mission operations requirements and lead requirements validation and verification for spacecraft missions and system-level capability and function Define the automation strategy and lead the development of robust, software-driven methods for mission operations, testing, and data analysis to ensure efficient, repeatable, and reliable spacecraft operation Design, develop, and test flight software sequences and FDIR/telemetry configurations to ensure spacecraft health and fault management through software-driven processes Architect, develop, and test ground software for long-duration operations, including scripting and automation frameworks that make operations robust, hands-off, and scalable across a growing fleet Establish and steward the integration, testing, and maintenance of mission operations tooling and codebases, including CI, version control, and release discipline. Ensure the on-call or shift schedules of operations Author and own interface specifications, CONOPS, contingency procedures, and other operational design documents Lead validation of flight products and procedures against spacecraft simulation tools, including flatsat, HITL, SIL, and digital twins Support AIT teams across multiple spacecraft integrated tests (TVAC, propulsion stack, DITL Provide program and product support to team leads and program managers, and serve as a key technical interface between the NZ and USA engineering teams Represent mission operations in program milestone reviews, design reviews, and readiness gates, and drive continuous improvement through post-mission lessons learned YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PRINCIPALSPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEER: Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) 12+ years of direct experience in any of the following: space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control, or spacecraft operations 5+ years of experience leading teams of engineers through spacecraft missions or related aerospace projects Previous experience in roles such as Mission Lead, Mission Director, Flight Director, or Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer Previous experience supporting mission operations activities in an on-console or operator-in-the-loop capacity Thorough understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and associated components, including attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-to-ground communications, command and data handling (C&DH), thermal control systems (TCS), spacecraft propulsion systems, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics 5+ years of direct software development experience (Python/Ruby/C/C++/other high-level languages), covering items such as spacecraft onboard flight scripts, ground scripting and automation, and data manipulation and analysis US citizenship is required due to program requirements Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master's or PhD engineering in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) Prior experience in spacecraft operations Prior experience in satellite system design Prior experience in satellite ground systems Exposure to modern development practices - GIT, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure Proficiency with Agile issue-tracking tools, specifically Jira, for mission task management, status tracking, and bug reporting Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing: Exposure to testing frameworks that simulate software behavior in operational environments. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing: Familiarity with testing frameworks that integrate software and hardware systems. Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $223,025-$339,400 USD Base Salary $173,300-$259,850 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: . click apply for full job details
09/15/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. 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 PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEER II- SECRET CLEARANCE Based on site at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the PrincipalSpacecraft Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and optimal performance of a growing fleet of satellites while meeting mission objectives and SLAs for both commercial and government customers. This includes supporting diverse missions such as LEO constellations, interplanetary exploration, LEO rendezvous, and SDA-related deployments. Your expertise would be critical during commissioning, orbit raising, routine operations, and potentially re-entry phases, ensuring the health and safety of Rocket Lab's expanding fleet. The Spacecraft Operations team works closely with related teams, such as spacecraft design, AIT, flight software, propulsion, GNC, flight dynamics and ground software development to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities over time. The space operations experience at Rocket Lab is unique because you will cover a multitude of roles/positions and responsibilities, with the large majority of the technical products being supplied through the vertical integration/in-house. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Serve as the program's mission operations technical lead: set the technical direction and strategy for operations, plan and prioritize the work of the mission operations staff, and act as the primary operations point of contact for program-level design decisions and trades Advocate for operability across the program: influence spacecraft and ground architecture upstream so vehicles are designed to be operated safely, efficiently, and autonomously, and push for changes to program design and execution when operational needs demand it Own mission operations requirements and lead requirements validation and verification for spacecraft missions and system-level capability and function Define the automation strategy and lead the development of robust, software-driven methods for mission operations, testing, and data analysis to ensure efficient, repeatable, and reliable spacecraft operation Design, develop, and test flight software sequences and FDIR/telemetry configurations to ensure spacecraft health and fault management through software-driven processes Architect, develop, and test ground software for long-duration operations, including scripting and automation frameworks that make operations robust, hands-off, and scalable across a growing fleet Establish and steward the integration, testing, and maintenance of mission operations tooling and codebases, including CI, version control, and release discipline. Ensure the on-call or shift schedules of operations Author and own interface specifications, CONOPS, contingency procedures, and other operational design documents Lead validation of flight products and procedures against spacecraft simulation tools, including flatsat, HITL, SIL, and digital twins Support AIT teams across multiple spacecraft integrated tests (TVAC, propulsion stack, DITL Provide program and product support to team leads and program managers, and serve as a key technical interface between the NZ and USA engineering teams Represent mission operations in program milestone reviews, design reviews, and readiness gates, and drive continuous improvement through post-mission lessons learned YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PRINCIPALSPACECRAFT OPERATIONS ENGINEER: Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) 12+ years of direct experience in any of the following: space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control, or spacecraft operations 5+ years of experience leading teams of engineers through spacecraft missions or related aerospace projects Previous experience in roles such as Mission Lead, Mission Director, Flight Director, or Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer Previous experience supporting mission operations activities in an on-console or operator-in-the-loop capacity Thorough understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and associated components, including attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-to-ground communications, command and data handling (C&DH), thermal control systems (TCS), spacecraft propulsion systems, and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics 5+ years of direct software development experience (Python/Ruby/C/C++/other high-level languages), covering items such as spacecraft onboard flight scripts, ground scripting and automation, and data manipulation and analysis US citizenship is required due to program requirements Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master's or PhD engineering in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) Prior experience in spacecraft operations Prior experience in satellite system design Prior experience in satellite ground systems Exposure to modern development practices - GIT, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure Proficiency with Agile issue-tracking tools, specifically Jira, for mission task management, status tracking, and bug reporting Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Testing: Exposure to testing frameworks that simulate software behavior in operational environments. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing: Familiarity with testing frameworks that integrate software and hardware systems. Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $223,025-$339,400 USD Base Salary $173,300-$259,850 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: . click apply for full job details
