This is a job for a Test Technician Supervisor position with a company located in the Stennis Space Center, MS area.

TEST TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR: Based out of Rocket Lab's Stennis Test Center at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Test Technician Supervisor is responsible for leading the efforts of the technician crew to build, operate and maintain the test stand. This will be a highly influential position with daily responsibility for setting job assignments to meet workflow demands and to drive day by day and hour by hour progress. The Test Technician Supervisor will build, train, manage and retain a team of technicians from broad disciplines that may include both mechanical and electrical/instrumentation specialties. As a supervisor, you must be an inspiring leader and set standards for the team but also be ready to work with your hands in the field.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Lead a team of highly qualified technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at our Stennis test site. Track output of the team against delivery objectives as well as manage capacity planning and schedule of the team. Drive and encourage improvement projects and work instruction feedback that either decrease touch-time, improve quality, or reduce safety risk. Drive basic preventive maintenance level (cleanliness, performance indicators) Will be accountable for the team's training and conformance to health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure correct PPE is worn in designated areas.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and 5+ years of experience as an operating technician in test facilities, industrial plants, or other technical environments. 1+ year of team leadership experience in a production environment. Experience with test operations planning, including daily scheduling, building, operating, and maintaining complex facility systems.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. A&P License. Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment working in a similar test facility. Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings. Knowledge of safety processes and experience with handling hazardous goods and materials. Proven ability to aligning capacity to production forecast. Proven ability to manage resources to meet expected production rate increases. Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods. Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP/MES) and related programs.

WHAT TO EXPECT: We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR . Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, ex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  

Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.