Aerospace Environmental Test Tech II – Space Hardware

Rocket Lab Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock-based compensation potential

Health insurance (medical)

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

7 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Matching contributions

Flex schedule

Free breakfast and lunch two times per

Free snacks/drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking an Environmental Test Technician II to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental testing, operate test fixtures, and work collaboratively on challenging space missions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of aerospace environmental testing experience, with a basic understanding of electronic circuitry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace environmental testing.
• Understanding basic electronic circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures (static load, thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).
• Operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures with data acquisition systems.
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components after tests and maintain test fixtures.
• Generate ideas for potential process improvements and assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Aerospace environmental testing

Electronic circuitry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking an Environmental Test Technician II to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental testing, operate test fixtures, and work collaboratively on challenging space missions.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of aerospace environmental testing experience, with a basic understanding of electronic circuitry.