Mechanical Technician - All Levels

Rocket Lab Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

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. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL I, II, III, SENIOR The role of Mechanical Technician is key to enabling the build of Neutron facilities to support a timely test and first launch campaign of the Neutron launch vehicle. This role will be part of a tight-knit team of technicians that will lead the build, integration, test, operation, and maintenance of both the Neutron launch vehicle and Neutron ground system assets. NOTE: This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level I or II, III, or Senior

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Experience working within an aerospace, industrial or relevant industry environment
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and/or fluid components
Previous experience in the assembly of large structures and mechanisms
Knowledge and skill in the use of hand, power and measurement tools used in mechanical construction

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions
Experience using heavy equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts and boom lifts
Understanding of fluid systems - pneumatic, cryogenic and/or hydraulic
Basic understanding of pressure, temperature and flow measurement instrumentation

Responsibilities

Play a crucial role in the fabrication of mechanical subsystems on the test and launch sites supporting Neutron, primarily as they relate to fluids system fabrication.
Support and as needed lead daily activities for up to 3-5 technicians to meet vehicle integration schedule to support launch pad operations.
Contribute to workflow/best practices for the launch pad operations
Ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards
Provide support on other operations as needed to support launch ops Integration
Fit out, assembly and installation of launch pad systems including:
Fluid system initial build and commissioning.
As needed Precision cleaning of critical components
Troubleshooting mechanical issues as needed
Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.