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Senior Launch & Test Operations Engineer

Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Engineer – Test and Launch Operations to provide hands-on technical leadership within the Test and Launch Operations team. You’ll drive operational improvements, fill key on-console roles, and coordinate cross‑team problem solving to ensure missions launch on time and with low risk. You’ll collaborate with engineers across design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing, shaping processes, tooling, and best practices to enhance reliability and cadence in spaceflight #J-18808-Ljbffr Rocket Lab

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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