Harness Manufacturing Technician II Senior

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.

MANUFACTURING

Rocket Labs Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites satellite components and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers.

HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II/SENIOR

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach California the Harness Manufacturing Technician II/Senior is responsible for building and testing components and electrical assemblies of the Rutherford rocket engine - an electric propellant pump system. Harness Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for a broad range of responsibilities including soldering wire harnessing PCB assembly functional testing operating thermal chambers creative ideas and offer continuous improvement recommendations.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Follow work instructions and offer recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Speak openly and elevate concerns / recommendations to Leading Hand.
• Think creatively and question status quo.
• Actively contribute to local 5S work center.
• Identify and highlight abnormalities.
• Complete assigned special projects and scheduled jobs.
• Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high priority tasks.

(This position can be hired as a Harness Manufacturing Technician II or Senior Harness Manufacturing Technician Level)

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II:

• 5 years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
• High School diploma GED or 9 years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma
• Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN:

• 8 years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
• High School diploma GED or 12 years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma
• Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Inspect PCB and wiring assemblies meet customer workmanship standards.
• Use of specialist tools and equipment; wire strippers HiPot Testers DMC Hand Crimpers Banding Tools Automatic Wire-Stripping Machine DMC Pneumatic Crimpers Back shell Torqueing Tools Pin Retention Testers
• IPC-WHMA-A-620 certified.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids alkalis and solvents
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders grasping standing lifting bending pulling pushing stooping stretching carrying crawling and maneuvering in tight spaces
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

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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.