Senior Spacecraft Electronics Test Technician

rocketlab

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan
Medical plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
11 paid holidays
FSA/Dependent care
Parental leave
401(k) with company match
EV charging
Onsite gym
Merchandise discount
Snacks & beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Technician III for the A shift, based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on electrical and electromechanical testing of Electron launch vehicle components, satellites parts, and related systems.

You will run functional, bench, vibration, and environmental tests to verify performance and quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace electronic testing, hands-on use of measurement tools, and familiarity with vibration/thermal environments.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in electronic module testing, 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 testing
Electrical tools
Vibration testing
Thermal testing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MES

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Technician III for the A shift, based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on electrical and electromechanical testing of Electron launch vehicle components, satellites parts, and related systems.

You will run functional, bench, vibration, and environmental tests to verify performance and quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace electronic testing, hands-on use of measurement tools, and familiarity with vibration/thermal environments.

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