Avionics Manufacturing Technician II A Shift

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

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.

AVIONICS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II - A SHIFT

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach California the Avionics Manufacturing Technician IIis responsible for building and testing components and electrical assemblies of the Rutherford rocket engine - an electric propellant pump system. Avionics 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.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience with electrical assemblies and components
• High School diploma or GED
• PCB assembly experience
• Soldering and/or harnessing of small electrical assemblies
• Use of common tools such as screwdrivers pliers spanners soldering irons

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Inspect PCB and wiring assemblies meet customer workmanship standards.
• Use of specialist tools and equipment; wire strippers torque drivers milliohmmeter multimeter DC power supply etc.
• Experience testing components sub-assemblies and operating test equipment
• Operate thermal chambers functional test equipment and perform software driven tests.
• Knowledge of standard industry Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) policy
• Manufacture electronic components to NASA workmanship standards using either IPC-J-STD-001 or IPC-610
• Manufacture electrical harnesses to IPC-620 standards.
• Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work A Shift (Monday Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm)
• Stand and walk for entire shift (8 hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated height small spaces awkward positions and tight areas as needed
• Perform repetitive motions including bending twisting reaching grasping pushing pulling and stooping
• Use hands with precision to handle control and operate tools instruments and equipment
• Lift carry push and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Work in varied environments including production floors equipment areas and field locations with exposure to noise temperature variations and moving machinery
• Flexibility to work extended hours weekends and varied shifts as operational needs require

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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 here ITAR Regulations.