Senior Facilities Technician - HVAC

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Rocket Lab

Compensation

$50 USD

Middle River, MD

On-site

Posted February 26, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

FACILITIES

Rocket Lab’s Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

SENIOR FACILITIES TECHNICIAN - HVAC

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD the Senior Facilities Technician - HVAC is responsible for facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects with an emphasis on all HVAC systems. Our HVAC systems are extremely critical to our production processes, you’ll have a direct impact to ensure we build our launch vehicle, Neutron on time to launch.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Responsible for HVAC maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and update/upgrade activities, planning, procurement, installation and (de)commissioning of equipment to ensure equipment uptime and reliability in safe conditions.

Responsible for preventative maintenance schedule including diagnosing package units, split units, exhaust fan units, and changing filters.

Handle Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex facility operations responsibility, including general building & equipment maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities. Note: This may include responsibility for major facility renovations / construction projects.

Responsible for all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.

Assist in plumbing maintenance including new installations and repairs.

Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards, conforms to specifications, and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines.