Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior HITL Technician I

Long Beach, CA · Senior

No sponsorship$37k-$47kDetected 23 days ago

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About the role

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Build, integrate, and modify HITL test racks, including equipment installation, cable routing, harness integration, and basic checkout
Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team to build, set up, maintain, and improve HITL test and simulation systems for Rocket Lab spacecraft systems or similar complex systems
Build, modify, and iterate prototype rack designs in collaboration with engineering, test, and spacecraft teams
Use, maintain, and redline technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, and test/anomaly reports
Identify and communicate rack and harnessing buildability, maintainability, serviceability, and integration risks during design, build, and integration activities

Hands-on experience with harness manufacturing, rack assembly, and rack integration
8+ years of relevant industry experience in harness fabrication, rack assembly, test systems, or a similar technical environment
Proven ability to contribute to rack layout, equipment arrangement, cable routing, harness integration, and build activities
Ability to precisely follow quality inspection and manufacturing work instructions
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and providing feedback on system diagrams, schematics, CAD drawings, ICDs, procedures, and manufacturing documentation
Experience performing harness and rack electrical checks, including continuity, pinout, and visual inspection
Sound understanding of standard industry ESD practices
Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and technician teams while raising buildability, integration, or test concerns early
U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

Trade qualification in a relevant industry
Experience creating technical documentation, including system diagrams, schematics, CAD drawings, ICDs, procedures, and test/anomaly reports
Familiarity with common electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar tools
Experience with network devices, Ethernet cabling, fiber debugging, servers, routers, switches, or PLCs
Basic Python and Linux scripting skills
Precision soldering experience
Exposure to spacecraft systems, HITL/PIL environments, or similarly complex autonomous systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and standard web-based applications

Range (CA Only)
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.
We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

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