Technician Intern

Rocket Lab Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT ROCKET LAB 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. As a Technician Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to support the Facility and EES Team in Position will be involved with installation and initial production of new equipment, retooling of existing equipment along with systems that connect this equipment to building systems. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO Performs facilities and process equipment operational and preventive maintenance procedures. Works with engineers and project team to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems. Troubleshoot and repair of manufacturing and support equipment and systems. Create and maintain facility and EES work procedures. Learn knowledge of low and/or high voltage electrical systems. Learn knowledge of site facility equipment such as chillers, boilers, compressed air systems, reverse osmosis and exhaust abatement systems. Learn OSHA and/or site safety training plans. Learn to work in a team to follow verbal and written instructions. Learn site mechanical, electro-pneumatics, digital and analogue electronics, and working knowledge of Automated Building Controls.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current college student – program related to Communications preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills (coursework assignments accepted/not accepted)
• Organized student with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work on-site 20 hours a week (4 Week fixed Schedule presented on Day 1) for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning February or March.
• Schedule may change every 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Performs facilities and process equipment operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Works with engineers and project team to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair of manufacturing and support equipment and systems.
• Create and maintain facility and EES work procedures.
• Learn knowledge of low and/or high voltage electrical systems.
• Learn knowledge of site facility equipment such as chillers, boilers, compressed air systems, reverse osmosis and exhaust abatement systems.
• Learn OSHA and/or site safety training plans.
• Learn to work in a team to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Learn site mechanical, electro-pneumatics, digital and analogue electronics, and working knowledge of Automated Building Controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED