Aerospace Test Technician II

Job overview

The Aerospace Test Technician II role is onsite in Silver Spring, MD. Compensation is $47,000–$58,000 per year in base salary, with total compensation also including equity. The role supports Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team, which builds spacecraft, payloads, and components for space missions. The technician performs environmental testing and supports the operation, inspection, and maintenance of aerospace mechanisms and test fixtures. This work helps verify spaceflight hardware and contributes to the development of systems used in Rocket Lab missions.

What you'll do

• Perform environmental tests on aerospace mechanisms, including static load, thermal vacuum, benchtop operation, separation, shock, and vibration
• operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures using data acquisition systems
• attach and remove components
• inspect mechanical and electrical components after testing
• maintain test fixtures
• suggest process improvements
• assist with non-conformance investigations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aerospace test technician ii

full-time

silver spring md

rocket lab

$47,000–$58,000/year

space systems

environmental testing

spaceflight hardware

test fixtures

data acquisition

electromechanical systems

equity compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• company-sponsored HSA option
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• flex schedule
• catered meals and snacks.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of aerospace environmental testing experience, and basic electronic circuitry knowledge. The role may require extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.