As Director of Test and Launch Operations, you'll be at the heart of our mission leading the teams that put Electron and Neutron into space and keeping Rocket Lab at the forefront of the industry's most ambitious launch schedules
Job Summary
As Director of Test and Launch Operations, you'll be at the heart of our mission leading the teams that put Electron and Neutron into space and keeping Rocket Lab at the forefront of the industry's most ambitious launch schedules.
You'll build high-performing teams, develop world-class facilities, and create the operational frameworks that make complex missions look seamless.
We're looking for an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, someone who can balance rigorous safety standards with the agility needed to maintain our competitive edge.
Matching Summary
As Director of Test and Launch Operations, you'll be at the heart of our mission leading the teams that put Electron and Neutron into space and keeping Rocket Lab at the forefront of the industry's most ambitious launch schedules.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
launch vehicle/spacecraft systems
launch pad operations
rigorous safety standards
complex missions look seamless
Nice-to-have
thrives when the countdown hits zero
agility needed to maintain competitive edge
run toward challenges, not away from them
Key Requirements
10+ years of hands-on experience
5+ years leading teams
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Real-world rocket launch operations experience
Working knowledge of FAA, RCC, NASA, and USAF compliance