Group Lead, UK Rocket Engine Test Facility

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International start-up atmosphere

Flexible working hours

24 days annual leave

Team events

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a dedicated lead to establish a UK engine and stage testing facility, driving site selection, team formation, and project planning for rapid, high-cadence testing operations. Relocation to the site and potential travel to launch locations are required.

You will coordinate with existing engineering, procurement and programme teams, drive licencing and planning processes, and ensure compliance with UK regulations while building a high-performance test ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Leadership or project management experience in fast-paced hardware development
• Experience with rocket engine or launch vehicle stage testing is preferred
• Understanding of UK planning processes and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with UK MoD interactions is a plus
• Knowledge of UK and European defence/space landscape is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and operation of an engine and stage test facility in the UK
• Build and lead the team to operate the test facility and supporting facilities
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and programme teams for design, procurement and planning
• Identify candidate locations, conduct trade-offs and engage in commercial discussions to secure a site
• Establish and manage auxiliary facilities such as offices, workshops and stores
• Manage licensing and planning permission processes with authorities

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Test experience

UK planning processes

Regulatory awareness

Education

Engineering or physics degree

Job description

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a dedicated lead to establish a UK engine and stage testing facility, driving site selection, team formation, and project planning for rapid, high-cadence testing operations. Relocation to the site and potential travel to launch locations are required.

You will coordinate with existing engineering, procurement and programme teams, drive licencing and planning processes, and ensure compliance with UK regulations while building a high-performance test ecosystem.