Senior Director, Launch Systems (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Mojave, California, United States; limited travel as needed.

Base salary: $245,000–$270,000 USD per year.

Company

Voyager develops space, defense, and national security technologies, including propulsion, flight-test, and guidance, navigation, and control systems.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day operations for the Mojave site, including propulsion testing, flight testing, manufacturing support, facilities, and safety.
• Lead planning and execution of flight-test and GN&C technology test campaigns.
• Manage operating budgets, capacity planning, ERP usage, labor tracking, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Coordinate site execution with strategic systems, program management, engineering, business development, and functional leadership.
• Build scalable schedules and processes for higher-rate operations and new program integration.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering, test, operations, manufacturing, quality, and safety teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance, which requires US citizenship.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, space, defense, or advanced manufacturing and test operations.
• Experience managing a manufacturing, propulsion-test, or flight-test facility with responsibility for safety, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on operating environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, labor tracking, KPIs, and operational performance measurement.

Nice to have

• Experience with rocket propulsion testing, flight-test operations, or range safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first, mission-driven environment focused on space, defense, and national security.
• Flexible time off and wellness programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.