Recovery Barge Technician

RECOVERY BARGE TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Barge Technician to support Rocket Lab’s Neutron Recovery team in Middle River, MD. The Barge Technician supports Neutron’s offshore recovery missions by operating and maintaining critical deck and recovery systems. This role requires strong marine operational experience, technical skill with heavy equipment, and the ability to work effectively in a high‑tempo offshore environment.

Experience supporting rocket recovery or aerospace marine operations is highly desirable.

• 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

NOTE:
This requisition can be hired at Level II, III or Senior.

• 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)

• 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

• 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.

$21.39 - $38.61 USD

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out‑think, out‑work and out‑pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

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