Middle River, MD30+ days ago
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 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 YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A RECOVERY BARGE TECHNICIAN II: 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) THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.