Vibration Test Technician III/Senior Vibration Test Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

4h • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Vibration 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.
(Please note - this role may be hired on at a Vibration Test Technician III or Senior Vibration Test Technician level)
Day to day tasks will involve functional testing, bench testing, vibration, and environmental testing.
Technical capability with testing apparatus is critical to ensure all components are tested to the appropriate levels to be accepted for spaceflight.
Ensure all components meet performance and quality requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ 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.
• 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

• functional testing
• bench testing
• vibration
• environmental testing
• Ensure all components meet performance and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees