Vehicle Integration & Test Technician I​/II

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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!

VEHICLE INTEGRATION AND TEST TECHNICIAN I/II

The role of Vehicle Integration and Test Technician is key to enabling the build of the Neutron launch vehicle. This role will work closely with system Responsible Engineers and a tight nit team of talented technicians that will lead the build, integration and test of the Neutron launch vehicles mechanical, fluids, and avionics systems. This role requires a multi-discipline problem solver who has a broad understanding of Launch Vehicle systems and an extreme eye for detail.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Play a crucial role in the creation and implementation of Neutrons assembly and test procedures
• Work closely with various system owners to develop and document procedures
• Troubleshoot and work solutions to unforeseen issues and drive workflow best practices and efficiency improvements
• Provide support on other operations as needed to enable the rapid processing of Neutron
• Work alongside the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore MD learning and helping develop various integration procedures
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand;
  Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION and TEST TECHNICIAN I:

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems including:
  • Pneumatic, Cryogenic or electrical systems.
• High School diploma or GED

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION and TEST TECHNICIAN II:

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems including:
  • Pneumatic, Cryogenic or electrical systems.
• High School diploma or GED.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Maintenance skills including: troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing, and others.
• Experience and comfortability with necessary equipment to perform job duties including:
  • forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches and others
• Experience with cleanroom work and a sound understanding of ISO cleanliness standards
• Fabrication skills including:
  Tube bending, tube flaring, and mechanical assembly
• Avionics installation and harness routing experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to…