Rocket Lab · 2 days ago
Recovery Barge Supervisor
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. They are seeking a highly skilled Recovery Barge Supervisor to lead the offshore recovery team during rocket recovery missions, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise offshore team and all activities during transfer operations and critical recovery operations
Conduct barge upkeep under direction of Port Engineer
Conduct maintenance of barge deck equipment under direction of Port Engineer
Responsible for the hiring process of Barge and Marine Technicians
Directly supervise complicated or sensitive crew transfer operations at the direction of Offshore Manager
Assist with annual ABS, USCG inspections
Coordinate and present at scheduled crew meetings and training sessions
Work closely with companywide team members to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation
Participate in the development of new programs, policies, and procedures to enhance quality of operation
Submit weekly operational reports to the Port Engineer
Cover barge attendance scheduling as needed
Conduct shore side terminal work under direction of Marine Transportation Manager
Work closely with shore side maintenance to ensure barges and all marine assets are properly maintained
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering
Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
5+ years barge operations experience
A USCG Issued MMC with a National Deck rating
Must posses a valid TWIC card
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings and work at various facilities and sites
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Must be able to work Offshore with up to 25% travel
Preferred
USCG issued MMC with a National Mate License
Experience operating diesel engines, cargo pumps, hydraulic booms, cargo gear, gate valves, and butterfly valves
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 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
Free snacks/drinks onsite
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
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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