Lead Test Operations Technician – Spaceflight Test Center (C/D Shifts)

Rocket Lab; Center (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Lead Test Operations Technician role at the Stennis Space Center oversees a skilled crew focused on building, operating and maintaining test assets for the Neutron program. You will set daily priorities, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, efficient work at the Mississippi site.

You’ll lead planning with test ops, GSE and the electrical team, drive process improvements, and ensure training and health & safety standards are followed on all tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or other technical environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

6+ years experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree in technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MES

MS Office

Shop floor management software

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Lead Test Operations Technician role at the Stennis Space Center oversees a skilled crew focused on building, operating and maintaining test assets for the Neutron program. You will set daily priorities, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, efficient work at the Mississippi site.

You’ll lead planning with test ops, GSE and the electrical team, drive process improvements, and ensure training and health & safety standards are followed on all tasks.