Rocket Lab USA
SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN
Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the
Senior Test Technician
will be working on the electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. Testing will include a wide range of satellite and rocket components, from radios to space batteries, actuators to network switches, and cameras to transducers.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO
Day to day tasks will involve functional testing, bench testing, vibration, and environmental testing.
Technical capability with testing apparatus is critical to ensure all components are tested to the appropriate levels to be accepted for spaceflight.
Ensure all components meet performance and quality requirements.
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN
8+ years of experience in electronic component assembly, preferably for aerospace applications
Experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
Experience with vibration tables, thermal environment chambers, and vacuum chambers
HS Diploma or GED.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE
Experience with in-space electrical assemblies
Experience with LabVIEW
Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and continued product development
Experience with Linux
Experience with Anechoic Chamber
Experience with TVAC chambers
Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work overtime and long hours if needed.
Eye for detail, as well as a methodical, tidy, and careful work ethic
Natural inclination towards software and IT systems
Industry or trade certified
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
What to expect: We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We support each other and work to tight deadlines to deliver results.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY :
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY :
For security checks, nationality checks are required as part of the process to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR. You may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship.
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Senior Test Technician
will be working on the electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. Testing will include a wide range of satellite and rocket components, from radios to space batteries, actuators to network switches, and cameras to transducers.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO
Day to day tasks will involve functional testing, bench testing, vibration, and environmental testing.
Technical capability with testing apparatus is critical to ensure all components are tested to the appropriate levels to be accepted for spaceflight.
Ensure all components meet performance and quality requirements.
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN
8+ years of experience in electronic component assembly, preferably for aerospace applications
Experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
Experience with vibration tables, thermal environment chambers, and vacuum chambers
HS Diploma or GED.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE
Experience with in-space electrical assemblies
Experience with LabVIEW
Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and continued product development
Experience with Linux
Experience with Anechoic Chamber
Experience with TVAC chambers
Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work overtime and long hours if needed.
Eye for detail, as well as a methodical, tidy, and careful work ethic
Natural inclination towards software and IT systems
Industry or trade certified
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
What to expect: We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We support each other and work to tight deadlines to deliver results.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY :
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY :
For security checks, nationality checks are required as part of the process to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR. You may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship.
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