Harness Technician II/III
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. HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II/III Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Harness Manufacturing Technician II/III is responsible for building and testing harnesses for Space Systems satellites and launch systems. 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. (This position can be hired as a Harness Manufacturing Technician II or Harness Manufacturing Technician III Level)
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
- High School diploma, GED, or 5+ years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma
- Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.
- 5+ years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
- High School diploma, GED or 8+ years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma
Nice To Haves
- 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, Multimeters.
- IPC-WHMA-A-620 certified.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
