Inspection Technician I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Silver Spring, MD

18h • $17 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Inspection Technician will be responsible for executing various aerospace inspections. You will support the Quality Inspector Supervisor and Space Systems organization. In this role, you’ll inspect mechanical and electrical components for spacecraft assemblies, operate precision tools like CMMs and micrometers, and assemble flight mechanisms using production drawings. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!
(Please note: this position can be hired at the Inspection Technician I or Inspection Technician II level)

Requirements

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages,
• comparators, etc.
• Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc.
• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
• Direct inspection or design experience with parts complying to the ASME Y14.5 standard.
• Familiarity with use of CMM.
• Strong technical and mechanical capability.
• Familiarity with simple electrical schematics and components.
• Attention to detail necessary to verify inspected components meet required specifications.
• Integrity and focus to follow and execute procedures.
• Familiarity with common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices.
• Passion for doing excellent work with mechanisms and physical assemblies.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Self-motivated mind-set.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Desire to work in a small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electrical components before use in traceable spacecraft assemblies
• Use and maintenance of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), calipers, micrometers, gages,
• comparators, hardness testers, and other common mechanical inspection tools.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for specific mechanical parts.
• Communicate findings through written standardized documentation and verbal discussion.
• Assemble space flight mechanisms following written production drawings and procedures.
• Idea generation of potential process improvements.
• Shipping and receiving components according to standard company procedures.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed