or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
The Senior Test Technician will be responsible for testing various electrical and electromechanical assemblies related to Rocket Lab's Electron Launch Vehicle, Rutherford Rocket Engine, and Photon Satellite Components. Daily tasks include functional, bench, vibration, and environmental testing to ensure components meet spaceflight standards. The role requires strong technical proficiency with testing equipment and adherence to performance and quality specifications.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- 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 have
- Experience with in-space electrical assemblies
- Experience with LabVIEW
- Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and continued product development
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with Anechoic Chamber
What you get
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, only a range provided
- Role involves physical demands such as standing for long periods and working in tight spaces
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR regulations
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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