Space Environmental Test Technician II

Rocket Lab USA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Environmental Test Technician II to support development and testing of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental tests, operate test fixtures, and inspect components to ensure reliability for missions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in aerospace testing, plus basic electronic circuitry knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ 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

High school diploma or GED

2+ years aerospace environmental

Understanding basic electronic

Education

Associates or bachelors degree

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Environmental Test Technician II to support development and testing of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will perform environmental tests, operate test fixtures, and inspect components to ensure reliability for missions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in aerospace testing, plus basic electronic circuitry knowledge.