Rocket Lab · 12 hours ago
Senior Test Site Operations Engineer
Stennis Space Center, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Test Site Operations Engineer will optimize test operations and manage resources at the Stennis engine test facility, ensuring alignment with Neutron program objectives.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate test planning with key leads from design, test ops, GSE, technician teams as well as external parties to support a test cadence spanning 2 shifts, 7 days a week
Develop key performance measures and identify decision points and actions to optimize site operations, resourcing and schedules to meet demand, ensuring measured parameters correlate with overall Neutron program objectives
Identify operational challenges within the organization, lead problem formulation, determine root cause, and implement creative and effective solutions
Identify potential risks and obstacles in the test process and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure technicians and engineers are trained, qualified, and incentivized to perform their assigned roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline
10+ years of experience with rocket systems, test procedures and operations
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment
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
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