Site Director, Propulsion Test Facility

Job overview

The Site Director, Propulsion Test Facility role is onsite in Mojave, CA. The posting gives a salary range of $220,000–$250,000 per year and notes a Mojave differential; Impulse Space’s facility supports development, qualification, and production programs. The director is the senior operational leader responsible for safe, reliable facility operations and test capability. The role leads personnel, test execution, maintenance, infrastructure, safety, compliance, scheduling, and continuous improvement to meet technical, schedule, and business objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead facility operations and test execution
• develop a multidisciplinary team
• manage operational readiness, maintenance, infrastructure, schedules, staffing, and resources
• partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, and Program Management
• oversee improvements and equipment upgrades
• ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance
• lead investigations and corrective actions
• make decisions during critical and emergency operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site director

propulsion test facility

rocket propulsion

test operations

facility operations

safety leadership

aerospace

mojave ca

impulse space

$220k–$250k/year

export control eligibility

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Stock options may be available to full-time hires
• medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting notes a Mojave differential pay and requires applicants to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible under the stated export-control requirements.

About the employer

Impulse Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.