Rocket Lab Corporation-posted 2 days ago
$25 - $35/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Long Beach, CA

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. AVIONICS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California the Avionics Manufacturing Technician II is 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.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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