Senior Director, Launch Systems

We Love AI Jobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a General Manager – Mojave to lead the Mojave site’s day-to-day performance, including propulsion and flight test operations, manufacturing support, facilities, and safety. This hands-on leader drives safety, cost, schedule, and quality while aligning with program objectives and customer expectations.

The role requires 12+ years of leadership in aerospace or related fields, with strong capabilities in ERP systems, labor tracking, and KPI-driven performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or advanced manufacturing/test operations.
• Experience managing propulsion test, flight test facilities, with safety, cost, schedule and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day Mojave site operations: propulsion test, flight test, manufacturing support, facilities and safety.
• Plan and lead propulsion and flight test campaigns with program management and engineering leadership.
• Manage operating budget, drive cost control, capacity planning, and KPI dashboards.
• Develop multidisciplinary teams and scalable operating processes at the site.

Skills

Propulsion test operations

Flight test operations

Manufacturing operations

ERP systems

Labor tracking

Operational KPIs

Safety management

Budget and capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

# Senior Director, Launch SystemsPittsburgh Robotics NetworkMojave, CAFull-time$245,000 – $270,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis site-level operating leader will oversee Voyager’s Mojave site, including propulsion and flight test operations, manufacturing support, facilities, and safety. The role leads multidisciplinary teams and test campaigns while building processes to support the site’s growth and operational commitments.* Permanent* On-site* 12+ years* Bachelor's Degree### Skills and expertisePropulsion test operationsFlight test operationsManufacturing operationsERP systemsLabor trackingOperational KPIsSafety managementBudget and capacity planning### Key responsibilities* Own day-to-day site operations, including safety, cost, schedule, quality, and production support.* Plan and lead propulsion and flight test campaigns with program and engineering teams.* Build and develop a multidisciplinary site team and scalable operating processes.## How this job comparesCompared with 115 open director operations jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $245K to $270K a year. The 59 open director operations jobs that publish US pay start at $195K on average, so this job starts about 25% higher.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 115 open director operations jobs at 78 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 28 of the 115 director operations jobs (24%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. This is a site operations leadership role focused on testing, manufacturing, and team management; no AI systems or tools are mentioned.## Full descriptionVoyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.Forge the Future: Join Voyager TechnologiesThe future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.Job SummaryThe General Manager – Mojave is a site-level operating leader responsible for the day-to-day performance of Voyager Technologies’ Mojave, California site, where propulsion and test facility operations operate, and which serves as a base for flight testing of guidance, navigation, and control technologies, including rocket systems.Reporting to the Vice President & General Manager, Strategic Systems, this leader owns site execution – safety, schedule, cost, and quality – across engineering, test, propulsion/manufacturing operations, and support managerial functions based at Mojave, while partnering with program, business development, and functional leadership at the business-unit level.This is a hands-on role for a leader who thrives close to the hardware and the test range, and who can build disciplined processes and a strong site culture as Mojave’s role within Voyager’s portfolio grows.Responsibilities• Own day-to-day site operations at Mojave, including propulsion test operations, flight test operations, manufacturing/production support, facilities, and site safety, ensuring alignment to cost, schedule, and quality commitments.• Lead planning and execution of test campaigns, including flight test operations and GN&C technology testing, in close coordination with program management and engineering leadership.• Where necessary, manage the site’s operating budget, driving disciplined cost control, capacity planning, ERP utilization, labor tracking, and performance dashboards.• Partner with the VPGM, Strategic Systems, and other relevant functional leaders to align site execution with program and business objectives.• Support the build toward higher-rate operations at the site, establishing scalable schedules and processes.• Serve as Voyager’s on-site representative to customers, government stakeholders, the Mojave Air and Space Port, and the local community.• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, safety-first site team across engineering, test, operations, and support functions.• Drive continuous improvement in site processes, tooling, and reporting to support Voyager’s growth and the integration of new programs at Mojave.If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.Required Qualification• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance (requires US citizenship).• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in Aerospace, Space, Defense, or advanced manufacturing/test operations.• Demonstrated experience managing a manufacturing, propulsion test, or flight test facility, including responsibility for safety, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.• Experience with rocket propulsion testing, flight test operations, or range safety strongly preferred.• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (engineering, test/operations, manufacturing, quality, safety) in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.• Experience with ERP systems, labor tracking, KPIs, and operational performance measurement.