Launch Vehicle Integration & Test Technician II

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Technician II to enable the build, integration, and test of the Neutron launch vehicle. You will lead a team of technicians, develop procedures, and ensure rigorous assembly and test practices for aerospace components.

The role requires 2+ years in regulated manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and a hands-on approach to tooling, cleanrooms, and fabrication. Base pay range provided; in VA, ITAR considerations apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of assembly and/or test experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems including: Pneumatic, Cryogenic, electrical, and others.
• Maintenance skills including: troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing, and others.
• Experience and comfortability with necessary equipment to perform job duties including: forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches and others.
• Experience with cleanroom work and a sound understanding of ISO cleanliness standards
• Fabrication skills including: Tube bending, tube flaring, and mechanical assembly
• Avionics installation and harness routing experience

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in the creation and implementation of Neutron's assembly and test procedures.
• Work closely with various system owners to develop and document procedures.
• Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to a team of technicians in the implementation of assembly and test procedures.
• Lead and train technicians in industry standards and best practice for the installation and testing of aerospace flight components.
• Troubleshoot and work solutions to unforeseen issues and drive workflow best practices and efficiency improvements.
• Provide support on other operations as needed to enable the rapid processing of Neutron.
• Help drive the specification and setup of technician workstations and tooling requirements for Neutron's Integration.
• Work alongside the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore MD learning and helping develop various integration procedures.
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

Skills

2+ years assembly/test

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Technician II to enable the build, integration, and test of the Neutron launch vehicle. You will lead a team of technicians, develop procedures, and ensure rigorous assembly and test practices for aerospace components.

The role requires 2+ years in regulated manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and a hands-on approach to tooling, cleanrooms, and fabrication. Base pay range provided; in VA, ITAR considerations apply.