Senior Manager, Test Site Operations

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the ...

The role of the Senior Manager, Test Site Operations is responsible for overseeing operations at Rocket Lab’s Test Facility on site at NASA Stennis Space Center. You will ultimately own all the test infrastructure and test operations spanning rocket engine development, stage systems development through to routine hi...

Being a foundational role in a fast-moving organization, this role will need to wear many hats and take a hands-on approach to overseeing various projects through from infrastructure development, rocket engine test operations through to site administration and logistics. If you like making fire with a world-class hi...

Will lead and support a team of technical staff (engineers and technicians) for engine test operations, test stand build, engine assembly, operations and maintenance of test infrastructure.
Will lead and mentor technical teams (engineers and technicians) in a high-pressure environment where cohesion and effective leadership are critical to mission success.
Develop and maintain project and program plans, budgets and schedules and ensure successful delivery of key projects spanning multiple departments and engineering disciplines
Manage external contractors and suppliers
Continually improve test site infrastructure with the goal of multiple engine tests per day
Oversee site administration, supply chain and logistics
Ensure health and safety of the team

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline
10+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering and/or Propulsion Test leadership
Demonstrated experience supporting high paced technical projects 
Masters or PhD in an engineering discipline
Direct experience with liquid natural gas or liquid methane as a rocket propellant
Background of technical expertise in sub-component to full flight system testing
Software development for data acquisition and control systems
Working knowledge of complex IT systems associated with propulsion testing

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO