Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III - A Shift
About The Position
Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Propulsion Assembly Technician is responsible for building sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine. The engine consists of a thrust chamber, pumps, valves, plumbing, TVC actuators, motor controllers, and other mechanical components. You will support the Propulsion Production Manager and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Propulsion Assembly Technician II or Propulsion Assembly Technician III level)
Requirements
- 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry (for Technician II)
- 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry (for Technician III)
- Talented with mechanical assembly tools (i.e.: pressure testing equipment and welding preparation)
- Talented with electrical assembly tools (i.e.: bench testing and measuring instruments)
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
- Experience performing; torquing, safety and/or lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak).
- A&P, trade, or industry certified.
- Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies preferred.
- Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and continued product development.
Responsibilities
- Work on a high caliber cross functional team
- Test rocket hardware
- Build turbo pumps and rocket engines.
- Watch the hardware you build make fire and go to space.
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO
- PPO
- 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending accounts
- dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase program
- subsidized EV charging stations
- onsite gym
- food and drinks
- other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
