Rocket Lab
- Robot type
- Marine and Space
- Location
- Long BeachCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
Test Technician III - B Shift
Job description
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. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Test Technician III is responsible for the testing of our Rutherford rocket engine.
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company…
Job requirements
- 5+ years of experience in high-pressure operations.
- Experience in Data Acquisition & Instrumentation systems such as FlexLogger and LabView.
- Hands-on experience with valves, regulators, pressure relief valves, pressure transducers, and check valves.
- Experience handling LN2/cryogenic components under test conditions.
- 8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
- Experience performing; torquing, safety and/or lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak).
- A&P, trade, or industry certified.
- Experience with in-space testing.
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