Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

4d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician to support the build, integration, and testing of the Neutron launch vehicle. The role works closely with system Responsible Engineers and a team of technicians across Neutron’s mechanical, fluids, and avionics systems. It requires a multidisciplinary problem solver with a broad understanding of launch vehicle systems and exceptional attention to detail. The technician will help develop and implement assembly and test procedures, provide hands-on leadership and training to technicians, troubleshoot issues, and improve workflows. The position supports Neutron operations and the specification and setup of integration workstations and tooling. The work involves collaboration with Rocket Lab teams in Baltimore, Auckland, Long Beach, and Stennis Space Center. The role is based with the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore, Maryland. The position may involve extended hours, weekends, varied shifts, and work in production, equipment, and field environments. The listed base pay range for Virginia is $30–$40 USD; final compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The overall compensation package may include company stock or cash incentives and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, paid parental leave, and other discounts and perks.

Requirements

At least 8 years of assembly and/or test experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Stand and walk for an entire shift of 8 or more hours on various work surfaces.
Climb ladders and work at elevated heights, in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed.
Perform repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping.
Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment.
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work in varied environments, including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations, with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience assembling and testing launch vehicle fluid systems, including pneumatic, cryogenic, and electrical systems.
Maintenance skills such as troubleshooting, precision cleaning, component disassembly and assembly, and system testing.
Experience with equipment used for the job, including forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, power tools, and torque wrenches.
Experience with cleanroom work and understanding of ISO cleanliness standards.
Fabrication skills, including tube bending, tube flaring, and mechanical assembly.
Avionics installation and harness-routing experience.

Responsibilities

Help create and implement Neutron assembly and test procedures.
Work with system owners to develop and document procedures.
Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to technicians implementing assembly and test procedures.
Lead and train technicians in industry standards and best practices for installing and testing aerospace flight components.
Troubleshoot unforeseen issues and develop solutions; drive workflow best practices and efficiency improvements.
Support other operations as needed to enable rapid processing of Neutron.
Help specify and set up technician workstations and tooling requirements for Neutron integration.
Work alongside the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore, learning and helping develop integration procedures.
Work with Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, California; and Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.