Manager, Integration & Test

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes sections: "About Rocket Lab", "SPACE SYSTEMS", "MANAGER, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION & TEST", "What You’ll Get To Do", "Qualifications You’ll Bring", "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have", "This position may require prolonged periods...", "Anticipated annual equity grant value...", "Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies...", "Our comprehensive benefits package includes...", "Additional perks include...", "Level and base salary will be determined...", "Total Compensation (base and equity): ... Base Salary: ...", "What To Expect", "Important Information ...". We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Also remove "Important Information" sections (they are legal/EEO). Also remove "FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:" etc. Also remove "What To Expect" maybe considered prose but not boilerplate; it's okay to keep as a section? It's not a standard heading list but we can treat as prose under maybe "About the role"? However instructions: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings where appropriate. Not required to use exactly those headings, but we should use them for sections we have. We need to include a section only when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections we have content for: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities (What You’ll Get To Do), Requirements (Qualifications You’ll Bring), Skills (maybe nice-to-have), Benefits (benefits package), Pay (salary range), Schedule (maybe not present). Also we could have a section for "About the company" but not required; we could put under About the role? The instructions say do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). So we should not put a heading for the job title. We can have an

About the role containing summary of role and maybe company description? But we should preserve all substantive information. We need to include company description maybe under About the role or separate? The instruction list includes About the role as an example heading; we can use that for a brief summary of the role and maybe company overview. However we must not invent or summarize away detail; we need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the company description text (About Rocket Lab, SPACE SYSTEMS) somewhere. Could be under About the role as a paragraph. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience", etc. Not present. We need to remove duplicated lines: there may be duplicated lines like "US citizenship is required, due to program requirements. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance". That's fine. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus produce something like:

About the role

... company description and role summary ...

Responsibilities

• ... each bullet from What You’ll Get To Do ...

Requirements

• ... each bullet from Qualifications You’ll Bring ...

Skills

• ... each bullet from These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have ...

Benefits

• ... each bullet from benefits package ...

Pay

Total Compensation (base and equity): $166,800 USD - $258,625 USD
Base Salary: $134,000 USD - $201,350 USD

We might also include note about equity grant value etc. Could be part of Pay. We should not include Schedule as no info. We need to ensure we preserve all substantive information: company description, SPACE SYSTEMS description, role description (Manager, Spacecraft Integration & Test based out of Long Beach, reporting to Senior Manager, leading sub-team of 6-10 direct reports, etc). Also the "What You’ll Get To Do" list items. Also the "Qualifications You’ll Bring" list. Also the "These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have" list. Also the physical demands sentence. Also the equity grant value sentence. Also the "Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies..." paragraph. Also the benefits package paragraph. Also the additional perks paragraph. Also the Level and base salary statement. Also the Total Compensation and Base Salary numbers. We need to decide where to place each piece. Probably: About the role: include company description (About Rocket Lab, SPACE SYSTEMS) and role overview (Manager, Spacecraft Integration & Test based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, reporting to Senior Manager of Integration & Test, leading sub-team of 6-10 direct reports, etc). Also maybe include the physical demands sentence? Could be part of Requirements or separate but we can put under Requirements as a note. Responsibilities: the What You’ll Get To Do list. Requirements: the Qualifications You’ll Bring list (including degree, years experience, team lead, deep working knowledge, US citizenship, security clearance). Also maybe include the physical demands sentence. Skills: the nice-to-have list. Benefits: the comprehensive benefits package list and additional perks list. Pay: the equity grant value, join one of world's fastest-growing..., level and base salary statement, total compensation and base salary numbers. We must not include boilerplate like "Important Information" etc. We need to ensure we don't repeat info unnecessarily. Let's extract the relevant paragraphs. From the text: 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 and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, including 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 and 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 vertically integrated components that help missions get to space, our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. MANAGER, SPACECRAFT INTEGRATION & TEST Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Manager, Spacecraft Integration & Test is a hands-on functional managing position. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Integration & Test, you will lead a dedicated sub-team to execute testing across multiple spacecraft programs. Your team will have 6 to 10 direct reports, and you will need to guide and mentor them while working alongside them on spacecraft development programs. You will also need to communicate your technical strategy and work cross-functionally on projects with almost every other engineering team. Our ideal candidate is someone with a strong integration & test background who has successfully led engineering teams through challenging projects and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment. They will be responsible for the development and test of flight spacecraft systems, as well as the development, maintenance, and upgrading of the test systems for that hardware. What You’ll Get To Do Functional Management: Execute functional management duties, including conducting 1-on-1s, delivering performance reviews, and actively guiding the career development of your direct reports.Leadership: Hire, mentor, and guide test engineering teams while representing the I&T department during critical milestone and flight readiness reviews.Process Improvements: Drive continuous improvement across the department by establishing and maintaining standardized test specifications, documentation templates, and optimized integration workflows.End-to-End Ownership: Own the spacecraft integration and test lifecycle from early design phases through launch site operations, spacecraft deployment, and on-orbit commissioning.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality engineering teams to trace requirements, ensure design-for-testability, mitigate risks, and facilitate smooth hardware handoffs.Procedure & Script Development: Oversee and contribute to the authoring, review, and execution of comprehensive test procedures, system-level V&V (verification and validation) plans, and automated test scripts for functional and performance testing.Systems Integration: Lead and execute mechanical integration and electrical verification (bring-up, acceptance testing) across all core satellite subsystems, including avionics, propulsion, power, thermal, and RF.Anomaly Resolution: Direct multi-disciplinary failure investigations, perform root-cause data analysis on anomalous vehicle behavior, and document non-conformances to improve future hardware iterations.Test Campaign Execution: Manage and execute system-level environmental test campaigns, including Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), random sine/vibration, shock, acoustics, and EMI/EMC testing. Qualifications You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or other engineering discipline8+ years of experience in a systems test engineer or other hands-on engineering role1+ years of experience as a team lead, manager, or technical leaderDeep working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., C&DH, ADCS, EPS, Propulsion, Thermal) and their system-level interactionsUS citizenship is required, due to program requirements. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering discipline.Proven track record of delivering multiple spacecraft from design through launch.Hands-on competence reading electrical schematics and using electrical test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition systems) alongside mechanical ground support equipment.Proficiency with test automation and scripting languages (Python, C++, MATLAB), database querying (SQL), and familiarity with Linux environments.Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics.Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment.Working knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter.Comfort executing to aggressive deadlines within a high-pressure environment.Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals.Demonstrated track record of coaching technical teams and successfully executing mentorship frameworks to develop junior engineers into senior roles. 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 40