Lead, Propulsion Test EngineerActive
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.
What you'll do
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists: responsible for conducting liquid rocket engine propulsion tests at the Stennis facility.
Drive continuous improvement of site processes and procedures to increase: test cadence, enhance test quality, and uphold the highest standards of site safety.
Coordinate site schedules in collaboration with leadership from technician,: ground support equipment (GSE), and other key site teams.
Develop and enhance the test conductor and director training program to: ensure consistent, high-frequency, and world-class engine testing operations.
Serve as Test Director for critical Archimedes engine and component test campaigns.
Partner with the propulsion design team to support requirements development: and establish comprehensive test requirements and site test plans.
What they're looking for
- Define requirements for new facility capabilities and support the activation: and commissioning of new or upgraded test assets.
- Champion a strong safety culture for the test team and all test stand operations.
- + years experience in aerospace or aviation test environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering,: electrical engineering or a related technical field.
