William Price
Chincoteague
Summary
Accomplished Senior Vehicle Integration Technician at Rocket Lab with expertise in vehicle integration and system troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through process improvement and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in cryogenic system operations and effective time management, ensuring successful launch readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vehicle Integration Technician
Rocket Lab
Wallops Island
08.2023 - Current
- Execute full-scale integration and fit-out of launch vehicle systems on pad, including structural, fluid, electrical, and RF systems.
- Perform Vehicle Integration Systems Tests (IST) to validate functional readiness of flight and ground interfaces.
- Develop inspection procedures and perform system-level troubleshooting to resolve integration and launch pad issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement integration improvements and meet launch schedule targets.
- Support cryogenic and pneumatic system tie-ins and interface testing with vehicle components.
Ground Support Specialist / Facilities Operations
KBR
Wallops Island
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Supported vehicle processing and integration of spacecraft systems with ground infrastructure.
- Conducted test, troubleshooting, and validation of fluid and electrical systems tied to vehicle readiness.
- Participated in hazardous procedures and high-risk operations involving explosive ordnance and hypergolic systems.
- Assisted in development of testing procedures and reviewed technical documentation for spacecraft and launch systems.
- Interfaced with NASA engineers and OSS personnel on safety analysis and vehicle system readiness.
- Oversaw day-to-day facility operations, coordinating maintenance and inspections related to integration activities.
Launch Systems Technician
Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport
Wallops Island
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Supported pre-launch testing for the NG Antares operations at MARS Pad-0A.
- Conducted testing and alignment of mechanical and fluid ground systems tied to launch vehicle interfaces.
- Performed valve alignment, sensor calibration, and system functional checks across cryogenic and pneumatic systems.
- Provided technical support during rollout, stacking, and post-launch pad recovery.
- Assisted with Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) system checks, including hydraulic and control system validation.
- Maintained high system cleanliness and procedural compliance for flight-critical vehicle hardware.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chincoteague High School
Chincoteague, VA01-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Information Systems
University of Arizona Global
University Of Arizona Global CampusSkills
- Integration & Test:
Vehicle IST Ground & Flight Interface Testing System Troubleshooting
IPC J-STD-001 & J-STD-001GS Certified – Hand Soldering & Electrical Assembly
Cleanroom Operations (GSFC 540) ESD Control System Cleanliness 500/500D - Vehicle integration
- Electrical systems
- Time management
- Problem solving
- NASA & Facility:
Basic Explosives Safety RF Safety (ROC-WFF 780) Confined Space LOTO
PIT & MAP Operator – NASA Certified - Troubleshooting procedures
- Data migration
- Process improvement
- Commodity Sampling & Systems Knowledge:
GN2, GHe, LN2, LOX, RP-1 Sampling
Millipore & Cryogenic Cosmodyne Devices
Cryogenic/Pneumatic System Operations Calibration Valve Alignment
Timeline
Senior Vehicle Integration Technician
Rocket Lab
08.2023 - Current
Ground Support Specialist / Facilities Operations
KBR
05.2018 - 08.2023
Launch Systems Technician
Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport
05.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Chincoteague High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Information Systems
University of Arizona Global
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