Rocket Lab · 1 month ago
Inspection Technician I/II
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$16/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Inspection Technician I/II will be responsible for executing various aerospace inspections, supporting the Quality Inspector Supervisor and Space Systems organization.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Inspect mechanical and electrical components before use in traceable spacecraft assemblies
Use and maintenance of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM), calipers, micrometers, gages, comparators, hardness testers, and other common mechanical inspection tools
Create Standard Operating Procedures for specific mechanical parts
Communicate findings through written standardized documentation and verbal discussion
Assemble space flight mechanisms following written production drawings and procedures
Idea generation of potential process improvements
Shipping and receiving components according to standard company procedures
Qualification
Required
2+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment (for Inspection Technician I)
5+ years of quality inspection experience in a highly regulated production or manufacturing environment (for Inspection Technician II)
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes
Familiarity with common aerospace inspection tools, e.g. calipers, multimeters, micrometers, gages, comparators, etc
Familiarity with common aerospace assembly tools, e.g. torque wrenches, force gages, load cells, scales, etc
Preferred
At least 8+ years engineering experience in the aerospace industry
Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
Direct inspection or design experience with parts complying to the ASME Y14.5 standard
Familiarity with use of CMM
Strong technical and mechanical capability
Familiarity with simple electrical schematics and components
Attention to detail necessary to verify inspected components meet required specifications
Integrity and focus to follow and execute procedures
Familiarity with common geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices
Passion for doing excellent work with mechanisms and physical assemblies
Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
Self-motivated mind-set
Effective verbal and written communication abilities
Desire to work in a small-company environment
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Flex schedule
Free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
Free snacks/drinks
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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