Assembly Integration and Test Technician III / Senior - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

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 rocket has 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 Lab’s 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. ASSEMBLY INTEGRATION & TEST TECHNICIAN III / SENIOR ASSEMBLY INTEGRATION & TEST TECHNICIAN Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the AIT Technician III/Senior AIT Technician will be trained on Rocket Lab systems and procedures in Electron Avionics Production while also supporting the space systems department to mature processes. The AIT Technician needs to be able to transverse both R&D and Manufacturing environments with ease and have high attention to detail in order to support rapid prototyping and production of Explorer, Lightning, Pioneer and Photon related satellites and satellite componentry. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Assembly Integration & Test Technician III or Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician level)

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with working on flight hardware, satellites, or other high-reliability systems
HS Diploma or GED.
8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with working on flight hardware, satellites, or other high-reliability systems

Nice To Haves

Experience using electronic testing equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, network analyzer and multimeters.
Familiar with ISO 9000 or AS9100 requirements
Experience with adhering to and developing industry standard environments (ESD safe zones and clean room)
Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13
Experience performing accurate measurements and quality inspections using calibrated tools such as calipers or micrometers.

Responsibilities

Perform development and production of Space System componentry and Satellites with minimal documentation and oversight.
Utilizing detailed knowledge of electronic and mechanical fabrication methods to assemble or perform rework. Components include Fluid Systems, Propulsion Systems, Reaction Wheels, Star trackers, Deep Space Radios, Magnetorquers, Flight Computers and Solar Panel Arrays.
Perform tests on prototyping hardware with minimal direction from engineers.
Manufacture and integrate space standard harnesses.
Mechanically integrate space system components and associated hardware while adhering to all technical and environmental processes
Perform system level faultfinding activities on an integrated satellite. For example, continuity checks, functional checks, live voltage measurements, and leak tests.
Author new or revised assembly work procedures and documentation as required and ensure they are aligned with industry standards and practices.
Follow department policy for As-built accuracy, Non-conformance and quality process while in the manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

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