Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III - B Shift

About The Role

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 to 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.

Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III - B Shift

• 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

Qualifications for Propulsion Assembly Technician II

• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry

• 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

Qualifications for Propulsion Assembly Technician III

• 5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry

• 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

Additional Qualifications

• 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

What To Expect

• We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.

• Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.