Lead Test Operations Technician — Space Launch

Rocket Lab USA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Lead Test Operations Technician to guide a qualified crew in building, operating, and maintaining test assets for the Neutron program. You will set daily assignments to meet workflow demands and drive hour-by-hour progress.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong safety discipline and the ability to train and retain a high-performing team while pushing performance improvements in a fast-paced space manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or technical environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings.
• Knowledge of safety processes and handling hazardous goods and materials.
• Experience with capacity planning and scheduling to meet forecasted test rates.
• Experience applying 5S and lean processes to daily tasks.
• Proficiency with computers, MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP/MES).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of test operations technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at the Stennis site.
• Coordinate daily and weekly site activities with test ops, GSE, and the electrical team, including the electrical supervisor.
• Track output of the team against delivery objectives as well as manage capacity planning and schedule of the team.
• Drive and encourage improvement projects and work instruction feedback that decrease touch-time, improve quality, or reduce safety risk.
• Drive basic preventive maintenance across the facility.
• Accountable for the team training and conformance to health and safety policies and procedures, including use of proper PPE.

Skills

Reading manufacturing instructions

Computer literacy (MS Office, ERP/MES)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in a technical discipline

A&P License

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Rocket Lab USA at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Lead Test Operations Technician to guide a qualified crew in building, operating, and maintaining test assets for the Neutron program. You will set daily assignments to meet workflow demands and drive hour-by-hour progress.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong safety discipline and the ability to train and retain a high-performing team while pushing performance improvements in a fast-paced space manufacturing environment.