Launch Pad Fluid Systems Technician III

Telemetry Today LLC; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Technician III to enable the build and launch readiness of the Neutron vehicle. You will fabricate mechanical subsystems, lead daily activities for a small team, and collaborate with teams across the US and NZ to ensure on-time integration and launch readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years in aerospace or related industries, and hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience within an aerospace, industrial or relevant industry environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and/or fluid components.
• Previous experience in the assembly of large structures and mechanisms.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand, power and measurement tools used in mechanical construction.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in the fabrication of mechanical subsystems on the test and launch sites supporting Neutron, primarily as they relate to fluids system fabrication.
• Support and as needed lead daily activities for up to 3-5 technicians to meet vehicle integration schedule to support launch pad operations.
• Contribute to workflow/best practices for the launch pad operations
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards
• Provide support on other operations as needed to support launch ops Integration
• Fit out, assembly and installation of launch pad systems including: Fluid system initial build and commissioning. As needed Precision cleaning of critical components Troubleshooting mechanical issues as needed
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fluid components

Hand tools

Measurement tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Job description

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Technician III to enable the build and launch readiness of the Neutron vehicle. You will fabricate mechanical subsystems, lead daily activities for a small team, and collaborate with teams across the US and NZ to ensure on-time integration and launch readiness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years in aerospace or related industries, and hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and measurement tools.