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Rocket Lab Corporation

Test Technician III - A Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 22 days ago

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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 Test Technician III will work on electrical and electromechanical assemblies for Rocket Lab's avionics, rocket engines, and satellite components. Daily responsibilities include functional testing, bench testing, and environmental testing to ensure components meet performance and quality standards for spaceflight. The role requires technical capability with testing apparatus and adherence to rigorous testing protocols.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ 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

  • 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
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, only a range of $30 - $40 USD per hour for California
  • Role requires physical stamina, including standing for long hours and lifting up to 25 lbs
  • Work environment may include exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
  • Flexibility required for extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts based on operational needs

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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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