Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician

Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician Rocket Lab Huntsville, AL (35802) Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. Neutron Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost‑effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician The role of Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician is key to enabling the build of the Neutron launch vehicle. This role will work closely with system responsible engineers and a tight‑knit team of talented technicians that will lead the build, integration and test of the Neutron launch vehicles mechanical, fluids, and avionics systems. This role requires a multi‑discipline problem solver who has a broad understanding of Launch Vehicle systems and an extreme eye for detail. What you'll get to do: Play a crucial role in the creation and implementation of Neutron’s assembly and test procedures Work closely with various system owners to develop and document procedures Provide hands‑on leadership and guidance to a team of technicians in the implementation of assembly and test procedures Lead and train technicians in industry standards and best practice for the installation and testing of aerospace flight components Troubleshoot and work solutions to unforeseen issues and drive workflow best practices and efficiency improvements Provide support on other operations as needed to enable the rapid processing of Neutron Help drive the specification and setup of technician workstations and tooling requirements for Neutron’s integration Work alongside the Neutron production team at the Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex in Baltimore, MD learning and helping develop various integration procedures Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand, Long Beach, CA, and Stennis Space Center, MS You’ll bring these qualifications as a Senior Vehicle Integration and Test Technician: 8+ years of assembly and/or test experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment High School diploma or GED These qualifications would be nice to have: Experience in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle fluid systems including: Pneumatic Cryogenic Electrical Others 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 Additional requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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 Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise Equal Employment Opportunity Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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