Composite Development Technician, all levels
About The Position
Composite Development Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. Composite Development Technicians are specialists with key skills in composite process development, ability to work with highly complex laminates and bonded joints, and ability to perform highly complex composite repair work. The Composite Development Technicians will be responsible for the most critical development work for the build and assembly of Composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure, as well as key repairs, modifications, and upgrades required to ensure our launch vehicle is continuously improving.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using various hand and power tools
Nice To Haves
- Experienced in Core bond and Splicing
- Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
- 5+ years composite experience
- Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
- Resin infusion knowledge
Responsibilities
- Work with manufacturing engineering to develop advanced manufacturing processes for: complex laminates, challenging bonded joints, and large structural assemblies.
- Development of techniques and methods to streamline the assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications.
- Composite layup of highly complex laminates, including development of methods to ensure accurate placement of plies, inserts, honeycomb core, etc.
- Application of advanced measurement techniques to ensure proper reference points and adherence to drawing datum structure, including definitions in rework or repair documentation.
- Integration of mechanical hardware to a high degree of precision. Includes re-installation, repair (e.g. fastener up-sizing), and precision drilling through both carbon fiber and multi-material stacks.
- Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.
- You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO
- PPO
- 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 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
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- discounted employee stock purchase program
- free snacks/drinks onsite
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
