Recovery Barge Technician - all levels

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

10d • $32 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking highly skilled and experienced Barge Technicians to support its Neutron Recovery team in Middle River, MD. The Barge Technicians will support Neutron's offshore recovery missions by operating and maintaining critical deck and recovery systems. This role requires strong marine operational experience, technical skill with heavy equipment, and the ability to work effectively in a high-tempo offshore environment. Experience supporting rocket recovery or aerospace marine operations is highly desirable.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment (for Technician Level II)
• 5+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment (for Technician Level III)
• 8+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment (for Senior Technician)
• Strong understanding of offshore safety procedures and vessel operations
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Specific vision abilities required: 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 buildings and work at various facilities and sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting rocket recovery or aerospace marine operations
• Familiarity with lifting, securing, and transport of large or sensitive structures
• Knowledge of inert gas systems or tank safety systems
• Previous work on recovery barges, offshore platforms, or specialized marine vessels

Responsibilities

• Assist with offshore rocket recovery operations aboard marine barges and support vessels
• Operate, monitor, and maintain deck equipment used during recovery missions
• Support setup, inspection, and handling of rocket interface hardware, including: Rocket holding and securing systems, Inerting and tank safety systems
• Execute safe handling procedures for flight hardware once secured on deck
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-mission checks on marine and recovery equipment
• Coordinate with marine crew, engineers, and recovery team members during operations
• Follow all maritime safety, environmental, and mission-specific procedures
• Participate in offshore mobilization and demobilization activities

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Free snacks/drinks onsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED