UK Rocket Engine Test Facility Lead

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Inverness; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a dedicated lead to establish a UK engine and stage test facility to support the scale up of the RFA ONE launches. You will relocate to the test site, build the team, and coordinate with existing engineering, procurement and programme groups.

This role demands hands-on leadership in fast-paced hardware development, knowledge of UK planning processes, and experience with regulatory environments. Travel to launch sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics.
• Experience in testing, ideally rocket engine or launch vehicle stage testing.
• Leadership or project management in fast-paced hardware development programmes.
• Experience with UK planning processes.
• Experience with UK MoD is a plus.
• Understanding of UK and European defence and space landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and operation of an engine and stage test facility in the UK.
• Establish the team to implement and operate the test facility and any supporting auxiliary facilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and programme teams for design, procurement and planning of the test facility.
• Identify, establish and manage candidate locations, and engage in commercial discussions to acquire a suitable site.
• Identify and manage auxiliary facilities such as offices, workshops and stores.
• Run licencing and planning permission processes with relevant authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

UK planning knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in engineering or physics

Job description

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) seeks a dedicated lead to establish a UK engine and stage test facility to support the scale up of the RFA ONE launches. You will relocate to the test site, build the team, and coordinate with existing engineering, procurement and programme groups.

This role demands hands-on leadership in fast-paced hardware development, knowledge of UK planning processes, and experience with regulatory environments. Travel to launch sites may be required.