Rocket Lab · 10 hours ago
Senior Manager, Test Site Operations
Mississippi, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Manager, Test Site Operations will oversee operations at the Test Facility, ensuring the success of rocket engine development and high-cadence production test operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Preferred
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
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-12-28
2025-12-26
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