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Rocket Lab · 3 months ago

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$124K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) plays a crucial role in maintaining electrical and electronic systems on the Recovery team's ship and barge, ensuring safe operations during missions and related activities.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Rocket Lab ETO oversees the operation, upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, electronic, and power management systems onboard

The Rocket Lab ETO ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and interests when interacting with crew members, clients, subcontractors, and authorized authorities under the direction of the Chief Engineer

The ETO is responsible for building and managing electrical and electronic spares inventory and maintains minimum inventories of those on board parts and components

Further responsibilities include the creation and implementation of company wide safety management systems and internal ETO related policies

The ETO oversees and is responsible for the safe operation of all related vessels and is the key liaison between those on board supporting the missions and Rocket Lab

Qualification

Marine Engineering degree5+ years ETO experienceElectrical Technician certificationTroubleshooting skillsPower management systemsHeavy machinery operationSafety management systemsHigh-stress environmentTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Marine Engineering discipline or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

5+ years experience as an ETO working in the maritime industry

Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; good response to problems posed by short deadlines; prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)

Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea averaging 5 or more days per quarter

Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work

Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean

Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces

Willing to work with hazardous materials

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, climbing hand over hand, and lifting 25 lbs

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Preferred

Possess valid and current training certifications as an Electrical or Electronic Technician issued by a recognized authority

Have at least two years of experience working on vessels of comparable size and mission duration, or in a similar industrial setting requiring equivalent qualifications and operational expertise