Vehicle Integration Technician - Avionics
Vehicle Integration Technician - Avionics
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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 rockethas 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.
BUILDING ELECTRON AT ROCKET LAB:
Rocket Labs Electron team is responsible for building testing and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the worlds most frequently-launched rockets and our team behind its success are diligent move fast and have each others back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again.
WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:
As a member of the Vehicle Integration team the Avionic Integration Technician installs avionic and mechanical components wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries onto the Electron launch vehicle.
The Integration team is made up of technicians with both avionics and mechanical experience but the team works as one unit and tasks are not allocated purely on the background of the technician. A versatile skillset is required.
As a Technician you will be hands on working with tools equipment and/or facilities to build launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule.
YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Trade qualified in relevant industry
- Must be able to demonstrate 4 years of relevant industry experience
- Precision avionic and mechanical assembly
- Comfortable with high precision crimping soldering and harness termination tasks
- Comfortable working to exacting standards including cleanliness for oxygen service
- Have a sound understanding of standard industry ESD
- Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standard
- Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
- Able to read understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
- A high work ethic always seeking more responsibility. Able to work long hours if required
- Takes initiative
- Remains calm under pressure
- Computer literate and comfortable using smartphones and tablets
If the above is aligned and youre considering a new opportunity apply now! - All applications are reviewed and considered.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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.
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. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
