Senior Spaceflight Test Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Aerospace Test Technician III to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will perform environmental tests, operate test fixtures, and inspect components, while collaborating with a driven team on challenging projects that advance space missions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years in aerospace environmental testing, with basic electronics knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 and established procedures.
• 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

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Aerospace Test Technician III to support development and testing of spaceflight hardware. You will perform environmental tests, operate test fixtures, and inspect components, while collaborating with a driven team on challenging projects that advance space missions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years in aerospace environmental testing, with basic electronics knowledge.