Director, Test Site Operations

Rocketlab

Stennis Space Center, MS, United States
On-site
Propulsion engineering leadership
Test infrastructure maintenance
High-cadence production testing
Oversee all test infrastructure and test operations spanning rocket engine development, stage systems development through to routine high-cadence production test operations at the site

Job Summary

  • Oversee all test infrastructure and test operations spanning rocket engine development, stage systems development through to routine high-cadence production test operations at the site.
  • Lead and support a team of technical staff for engine test operations, test stand build, engine assembly, operations and maintenance of test infrastructure.
  • Continually improve test site infrastructure with the goal of multiple engine tests per day and oversee site administration, supply chain and logistics.

Matching Summary

Oversee all test infrastructure and test operations spanning rocket engine development, stage systems development through to routine high-cadence production test operations at the site.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Propulsion Engineering leadership
  • Test infrastructure maintenance
  • High-cadence production testing
  • Health and safety oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Liquid natural gas experience
  • Liquid methane propellant experience
  • Sub-component to flight system testing
  • Software for data acquisition

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering and/or Propulsion Test leadership
  • Demonstrated experience supporting high paced technical projects

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations

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