Launch Site Director

Rocket Lab Corporation • Wallops Island, VA

20h

About The Position

The role of the Launch Site Director is responsible for overseeing operations at Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 2 and Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island VA. You will ultimately own all launch infrastructure and operations spanning vehicle integration, payload processing, ground systems readiness, and mission execution supporting Electron, HASTE and Neutron.

Being a key role in a fast-moving organization across all of Rocket Lab’s launch vehicles, this role will need to wear many hats and take a hands-on approach to overseeing various projects through from infrastructure development, launch vehicle integration, and payload processing through to site administration and logistics. If you like leading high-stakes missions with a world-class high-performing team, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in operations management, launch operations, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-paced technical projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Direct experience with launch vehicle operations.
• Background of technical expertise in payload integration, ground systems, and launch vehicle systems.
• Software development for data acquisition and control systems.
• Working knowledge of complex IT systems associated with launch operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical staff (engineers and technicians) for launch vehicle integration, testing, payload processing, ground systems operations, and mission execution.
• Lead technical teams (engineers and technicians) in a high-pressure environment where cohesion and effective leadership are critical to mission success.
• Deliver a range of projects and programs, maintaining schedules, budgets to ensure successful delivery of key projects spanning multiple departments and engineering disciplines.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers.
• Continually improve launch site infrastructure and workflows with the goal of enabling high-cadence launch operations.
• Oversee site administration, security, supply chain, and logistics.
• Ensure health and safety of the team and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager