About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space innovation company providing comprehensive launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, payloads, and satellite components, dedicated to making space accessible for all. Our rockets and satellites facilitate some of the most ambitious missions in space, encompassing scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our advanced medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and building an extensive range of satellites and payloads, including spacecraft selected for NASA’s missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
Rocket Lab is on the lookout for an exceptional leader to oversee our Test and Launch Operations. As the Director of Test and Launch Operations, you will play a vital role in our mission, leading the teams responsible for launching Electron and Neutron while ensuring that Rocket Lab remains at the forefront of the industry's most ambitious launch schedules.
You will develop high-performing teams, create world-class facilities, and establish operational frameworks that render complex missions seamless.
We seek an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, adept at balancing stringent safety standards with the agility required to maintain our competitive advantage. You will navigate regulatory requirements, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, and set the pace for an industry that closely monitors our every action.
