NDT Technician I/II

NDT Technician I/II

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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 NDT Technician is responsible for Inspecting tube sub-assemblies for the Rutherford & Archimedes engine.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the NDT Technician I or NDT Technician II level)

What You'll Get To Do:

• Perform surface and volumetric NDT inspections
• Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes
• Support the development of NDT inspection techniques for complex geometries

You'll Bring These Qualifications As An NDT Technician I:

• 2+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Basic understanding of Lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiative
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, standards
• Experience in conducting NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results
• High school diploma or GED

You'll Bring These Qualifications As A NDT Technician II:

• 5+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience performing NDT testing within the aerospace industry
• Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and Maraging steel (super alloys)
• Knowledge of NDT Standards such as; AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, ASTM
• High school diploma or GED

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• 8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
• Certified in American Welding Society (AWS) or Certified in Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience in improving capability of NDT processes to eliminate escape of non-conforming products, efficiency improvements, productivity, and flow

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to work Monday - Thursday (5:30am - 3:30pm or 3:15pm - 1:45am)
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces