Materials Lab Technician Ii

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $25 - $35 usd; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
On-site
Metallurgical testing
Instron tensile frames
Metallography testing
Support the development of various Additive Manufacturing and Composite materials for the Neutron vehicle and Archimedes engines

Job Summary

  • Support the development of various Additive Manufacturing and Composite materials for the Neutron vehicle and Archimedes engines.
  • Prepare, test, evaluate, and certify metallurgical tests, operating equipment like Instron tensile frames and performing metallography.
  • Maintain lab database with accurate test results and ensure a clean, compliant work environment.

Matching Summary

Support the development of various Additive Manufacturing and Composite materials for the Neutron vehicle and Archimedes engines.

Salary

Base: $25 - $35 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • metallurgical testing
  • Instron tensile frames
  • metallography testing
  • XRF analysis
  • SEM analysis
  • hardness testing
  • precision measuring equipment
  • quality standards
  • lab database maintenance
  • clean work environment
  • heat treat oven operation

Nice-to-have

  • tensile testing experience
  • test coupon preparation
  • macro and micro hardness testing
  • optical microscopy experience
  • round robin test experience
  • quality control knowledge
  • interpersonal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years metallurgical lab experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Familiarity with drawings and testing specifications
  • Working knowledge of Ni, Cu, and Ti alloys
  • Experience testing carbon composite materials

Work Rights

Not specified

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