Senior Test Site Operations Engineer

Rocketlab

Stennis Space Center, MS, United States
On-site
Optimize test operations
Program management
Align resources to priorities
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Test Site Operations Engineer for their Stennis Space Center, MS, to oversee test operations for their Neutron launch vehicle. The role demands extensive experience in rocket systems test operations and requires strong program management and problem-solving skills

Job Summary

  • The Senior Site Operations Engineer is responsible for optimizing test operations, day to day program management and strategic planning, aligning resources to priorities, and assessing progress toward test site targets.
  • This role will proactively identify and address operational challenges, implement best practices, derive actionable information from data, and synchronize work priorities across the test facility.
  • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 10+ years of experience in rocket systems test operations or a relevant industry.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Test Site Operations Engineer for their Stennis Space Center, MS, to oversee test operations for their Neutron launch vehicle. The role demands extensive experience in rocket systems test operations and requires strong program management and problem-solving skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optimize test operations
  • Program management
  • Align resources to priorities
  • Assess progress toward targets
  • Identify and address operational challenges
  • Implement best practices
  • Derive actionable information from data
  • Synchronize work priorities

Nice-to-have

  • High performing team
  • Pushing boundaries
  • Clean sheet development
  • Reusable liquid launch vehicle

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 10+ years of experience with rocket systems test operations
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Managing complex projects in a rapidly evolving environment

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for work authorization

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