Senior Propulsion Test Site Lead

Rocket Lab USA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Manager, Test Site Operations to lead and oversee the Rocket Lab Test Facility at NASA Stennis Space Center. You will own test infrastructure and operations for engine development, stage systems, and high-cadence production tests.

This hands-on role requires coordinating engineering and technical staff, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring health and safety while delivering multiple engine tests per day. Join a fast-moving team shaping space propulsion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Propulsion Engineering and/or PropulsionTest leadership.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high paced technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of technical staff (engineers and technicians) for engine test operations, test stand build, engine assembly, operations and maintenance of test infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor technical teams in a high-pressure environment where cohesion and effective leadership are critical to mission success.
• Develop and maintain project and program plans, budgets and schedules and ensure successful delivery of key projects spanning multiple departments and engineering disciplines.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers.
• Continually improve test site infrastructure with the goal of multiple engine tests per day.
• Oversee site administration, supply chain and logistics.
• Ensure health and safety of the team.

Skills

Propulsion Engineering

Propulsion Test leadership

High-paced projects

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Masters or PhD in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Manager, Test Site Operations to lead and oversee the Rocket Lab Test Facility at NASA Stennis Space Center. You will own test infrastructure and operations for engine development, stage systems, and high-cadence production tests.

This hands-on role requires coordinating engineering and technical staff, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring health and safety while delivering multiple engine tests per day. Join a fast-moving team shaping space propulsion.