Launch Site Director

Rocket Lab Corporation

Wallops Island, VA, United States
On-site
Lead technical teams of engineers and technicians
Manage launch infrastructure and ground systems
Deliver projects within schedule and budget constraints
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Launch Site Director for its facilities in Wallops Island, VA, responsible for overseeing launch operations, vehicle integration, and site administration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace engineering or operations management and will lead a team in a high-pressure environment

Job Summary

  • The Launch Site Director is responsible for overseeing all operations at Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 2 and 3 supporting Electron, Haste, and Neutron vehicles.
  • This role requires leading a team of technical staff in a high-pressure environment to ensure successful mission execution and infrastructure readiness.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage external contractors, maintain schedules and budgets, and continually improve workflows for high-cadence launches.

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Launch Site Director for its facilities in Wallops Island, VA, responsible for overseeing launch operations, vehicle integration, and site administration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace engineering or operations management and will lead a team in a high-pressure environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead technical teams of engineers and technicians
  • Manage launch infrastructure and ground systems
  • Deliver projects within schedule and budget constraints
  • Ensure health safety and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee site administration security and logistics

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high-paced technical projects
  • Background in payload integration and ground systems
  • Knowledge of complex IT systems for launch operations
  • Software development experience for data acquisition
  • Master's or PhD in engineering discipline

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in operations management or launch operations
  • Demonstrated experience supporting high-paced technical projects

Work Rights

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