Director of Rocket Test Operations (Remote)

LEAP; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Retirement planning

Growth opportunities

Flexible time off

Job summary

LEAP seeks a Director of Test to lead the test organization and ensure safe, reliable operation of rocket engine and stage test programs. The role oversees test planning, stand readiness, campaign execution, and post-test activities across LEAP facilities and external sites.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing and Launch Directors to maintain continuity from design to recurring build, test, and launch operations, building a culture of safety and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in aerospace test, propulsion testing, vehicle testing, or another high-energy test environment.
• 5+ years leading test engineering and/or test operations organizations.
• Demonstrated experience operating complex test facilities or test programs.
• Strong understanding of test safety, operational risk management, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Establish requirements for test site readiness, staffing, and operational support.
• Oversee test stand activation, commissioning, maintenance, and operational availability.
• Establish procedures for safe facility startup, test execution, shutdown, and post-test recovery.
• Lead and participate in HAZOPs and/or FMECAs.
• Develop and manage the Test organization operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and infrastructure requirements with Facilities and GSE Engineering.
• Build a culture centered on safety, technical rigor, data quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Test operations leadership

Test safety

Risk management

Configuration control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

LEAP seeks a Director of Test to lead the test organization and ensure safe, reliable operation of rocket engine and stage test programs. The role oversees test planning, stand readiness, campaign execution, and post-test activities across LEAP facilities and external sites.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing and Launch Directors to maintain continuity from design to recurring build, test, and launch operations, building a culture of safety and technical excellence.