Senior Test Technician - A Shift

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

HSA contribution

401(k) match

EV charging

Onsite gym

Merch discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Senior Test Technician - A Shift to work onsite on avionics, Rutherford Engine, and Satellite components, performing functional, bench, vibration, and environmental tests.

You will have 8+ years in electronic assembly for aerospace, with experience using LabVIEW, vibration tables, thermal chambers, and vacuum systems; HS Diploma or GED required. We value meticulous, safety-minded professionals who can extend shifts if needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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

• Daily responsibilities will include functional testing, bench testing, vibration testing, and environmental testing.
• Strong technical proficiency with testing equipment to ensure all components are thoroughly tested and meet spaceflight standards.
• Verify that all components comply with performance and quality specifications.

Skills

Electronic component assembly

Bench testing

Vibration testing

Environmental testing

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Linux

Anechoic Chamber

TVAC chambers

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN - A SHIFT

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Senior Test Technician will be working on the electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. Testing will include a wide range of satellite and rocket components, from radios to space batteries, actuators to network switches, and cameras to transducers.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Daily responsibilities will include functional testing, bench testing, vibration testing, and environmental testing.
• Strong technical proficiency with testing equipment is essential to ensure all components are thoroughly tested and meet the required standards for spaceflight.
• Verify that all components comply with performance and quality specifications.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR TEST TECHNICIAN:

• 8+ 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.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with in-space electrical assemblies
• Experience with LabVIEW
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and continued product development
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Anechoic Chamber
• Experience with TVAC chambers
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work overtime and long hours if needed.
• Eye for detail, as well as a methodical, tidy, and careful work ethic
• Natural inclination towards software and IT systems
• Industry or trade certified

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work Monday - Thursday (5:00am - 3:30pm)
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

BASE PAY RANGE (CA ONLY)

$30 - $45 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big an