Spaceflight Test Technician III - A Shift

Linuxconfig; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Test Technician III for the A Shift to work on electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. You will perform functional, bench, vibration, and environmental testing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electronic component assembly (aerospace preferred) and an HS diploma or GED, with strong testing instrument skills; LabVIEW experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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

• 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 assembly experience

Testing & measurement

Aerospace familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Vibration tables

Thermal environment chambers

Vacuum chambers

Electronic measurement instruments

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Test Technician III for the A Shift to work on electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. You will perform functional, bench, vibration, and environmental testing.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electronic component assembly (aerospace preferred) and an HS diploma or GED, with strong testing instrument skills; LabVIEW experience is a plus.