Rocket Lab · 14 hours ago
Recovery Barge Technician
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$21.39/hr - $38.61/hr
2+ 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 Technician to support offshore recovery missions by operating and maintaining critical deck and recovery systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with offshore rocket recovery operations aboard marine barges and support vessels
Operate, monitor, and maintain deck equipment used during recovery missions
Support setup, inspection, and handling of rocket interface hardware, including:
Rocket holding and securing systems
Inerting and tank safety systems
Execute safe handling procedures for flight hardware once secured on deck
Perform routine maintenance and pre-mission checks on marine and recovery equipment
Coordinate with marine crew, engineers, and recovery team members during operations
Follow all maritime safety, environmental, and mission-specific procedures
Participate in offshore mobilization and demobilization activities
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
2+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment
Strong understanding of offshore safety procedures and vessel operations
Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
High School diploma or GED
5+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment
Strong understanding of offshore safety procedures and vessel operations
Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
High School diploma or GED
8+ years experience with deck operations and heavy marine equipment
Strong understanding of offshore safety procedures and vessel operations
Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
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
Work Offshore with 25% Travel
Preferred
Experience supporting rocket recovery or aerospace marine operations
Familiarity with lifting, securing, and transport of large or sensitive structures
Knowledge of inert gas systems or tank safety systems
Previous work on recovery barges, offshore platforms, or specialized marine vessels
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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