Protective Ops Lead, Test & Launch (Travel 40%)

Relativity Space; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, Florida is seeking a Manager, Protective Operations Test & Launch to lead physical security across our test and launch sites, ensuring readiness and risk mitigation.

You will manage internal and contracted security personnel, develop site-specific security plans, and coordinate with EH&S, Legal, IT, and external partners to maintain secure operations while supporting mission-critical launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, military security, emergency management, or a related operational field, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading security teams, supervisors, vendors, or multi-site operations in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
• Working knowledge of physical security systems, incident management, emergency response, investigations, security assessments, and facility protection.
• Experience developing security procedures, post orders, training programs, operational standards, and corrective-action plans.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, CUI, export-control requirements, or other security and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security operations across assigned Test & Launch locations, including launch, propulsion test, office, storage, and supporting facilities.
• Manage internal and contracted security personnel, ensuring staffing, post coverage, readiness, training, and performance.
• Develop and maintain site-specific security plans, post orders, emergency procedures, escalation protocols, and risk-mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Test & Launch leadership, Facilities, EH&S, Legal, Export Compliance, IT, and government/military partners to support safe and secure operations.
• Oversee incident response, investigations, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, and other security programs.
• Identify vulnerabilities and develop corrective actions to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Physical security

Leadership

Incident management

Security systems

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Emergency comms systems

Job description

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, Florida is seeking a Manager, Protective Operations Test & Launch to lead physical security across our test and launch sites, ensuring readiness and risk mitigation.

You will manage internal and contracted security personnel, develop site-specific security plans, and coordinate with EH&S, Legal, IT, and external partners to maintain secure operations while supporting mission-critical launches.