Aerospace Test Tech III: Spaceflight Hardware Testing

Rocket Lab USA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Dental & vision

HSA plan

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays per year

401(k) match

Free meals

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, Maryland seeks an Aerospace Test Technician III to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental testing, operate fixtures, and inspect components.

Required are 5+ years in aerospace environmental testing and a basic understanding of electronic circuitry. You should be detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or with a team in a fast‑paced space

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures.
• Operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures using data acquisition systems.
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components after test completion.
• Perform maintenance on test fixtures.
• Generate ideas for potential process improvements.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Electronic circuits

Environmental testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, Maryland seeks an Aerospace Test Technician III to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental testing, operate fixtures, and inspect components.

Required are 5+ years in aerospace environmental testing and a basic understanding of electronic circuitry. You should be detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to work independently or with a team in a fast‑paced space