Aerospace Test Technician III — Spaceflight Hardware

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% employee discount on merch store

Subsidized EV charging

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Technician III for the A Shift, based onsite in Long Beach. You will perform functional and environmental testing of Electron launch vehicle components, radios, batteries, actuators and more.

Responsibilities include bench testing, vibration and thermal testing, and ensuring components meet aerospace-grade requirements. HS diploma required; OT may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electronic component assembly

Bench testing

Measuring instruments

Vibration testing

Thermal environment chambers

Vacuum chambers

OT flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Linux

Test equipment tools

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Technician III for the A Shift, based onsite in Long Beach. You will perform functional and environmental testing of Electron launch vehicle components, radios, batteries, actuators and more.

Responsibilities include bench testing, vibration and thermal testing, and ensuring components meet aerospace-grade requirements. HS diploma required; OT may be needed.