Senior Test Technician - A Shift

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Senior Test Technician will be working on the electrical and electromechanical assemblies of the Electron Launch Vehicle avionics, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. Testing will include a wide range of satellite and rocket components, from radios to space batteries, actuators to network switches, and cameras to transducers.

Requirements

8+ 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with in-space electrical assemblies
Experience with LabVIEW
Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and continued product development
Experience with Linux
Experience with Anechoic Chamber
Experience with TVAC chambers
Excellent time management skills, and the ability to work overtime and long hours if needed.
Eye for detail, as well as a methodical, tidy, and careful work ethic
Natural inclination towards software and IT systems
Industry or trade certified

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will include functional testing, bench testing, vibration testing, and environmental testing.
Verify that all components comply with performance and quality specifications.

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
a variety of other employee discounts