Senior Manager, Test Site OperationsActive

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

• Will 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.

• Will lead and mentor technical teams (engineers and technicians) 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

What they're looking for

• Ensure health and safety of the team
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline
• + years of experience in Propulsion Engineering and/or Propulsion Test leadership
• Demonstrated experience supporting high paced technical projects