Vehicle Integration and Test Tech I/II

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Vehicle Integration and Test Technician I/II to contribute to the build of the Neutron launch vehicle. The technician will collaborate with system engineers and a team of technicians to lead the integration and testing of the vehicle's mechanical, fluid, and avionics systems. This role requires a problem-solver with a broad understanding of launch vehicle systems and attention to detail.Rocket Lab offers a pioneering environment where individuals can launch their careers to new heights.What this role involves:

• Playing a crucial role in the creation and implementation of Neutron's assembly and test procedures.
• Working closely with various system owners to develop and document procedures.
• Troubleshooting and working solutions to unforeseen issues and drive workflow best practices and efficiency improvements.
• Providing support on other operations as needed to enable the rapid processing of Neutron.
• Working alongside the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore MD learning and helping develop various integration procedures.
• Working with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

Requirements:

• Technician I: 2+ years of relevant industry experience and a High School diploma or GED. 1+ years experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems.
• Technician II: 5+ years of relevant industry experience and a High School diploma or GED. 2+ years experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems.

Nice to have:

• Maintenance skills including: troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing, and others.
• Experience and comfortability with necessary equipment to perform job duties including: forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches and others
• Experience with cleanroom work and a sound understanding of ISO cleanliness standards
• Fabrication skills including: Tube bending, tube flaring, and mechanical assembly
• Avionics installation and harness routing experience