Vehicle Integration Technician, all levels
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
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!
Vehicle Integration Technician I-IV
Join the Vehicle Integration team as a Vehicle Integration Technician I-IV, where you will play a pivotal role in the installation of mechanical, electrical, and fluids components along with integrated systems testing of Neutron launch vehicles. Our team is comprised of highly skilled integration technicians with a diverse background and various fields of expertise working seamlessly together to see the launch vehicle through production from integration all the way to day-of-launch activities. The ability to adapt and employ a versatile skillset is essential.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Install fluids, avionics, and all other components onto the launch vehicle along with troubleshooting and completing functional tests of the fully integrated launch vehicle
- Engage in hands-on work with tools, equipment, and facilities to build, launch, or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.
- Adhere to high precision standards in assembly tasks, including crimping, soldering, and harness termination.
- Conduct inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet stringent workmanship standards.
- Actively contribute to setting up local 5S work centers.
- Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high-priority tasks.
- Other duties as assigned
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN I: .
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the assembly and testing in any of the following:
- Fluids component integration/fabrication
- Avionics component integration/fabrication
- Vehicle component integration
- Systems testing and troubleshooting
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN II:
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the assembly and testing in any of the following:
- Avionics component integration/fabrication
- Vehicle component integration
- Systems testing and troubleshooting
- Fluids component integration/fabrication
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN III:
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the assembly and testing in any of the following:
- Fluids component integration/fabrication
- Avionics component integration/fabrication
- Vehicle component integration
- Systems testing and troubleshooting
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN IV:
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the assembly and testing in any of the following:
- Fluids component integration/fabrication
- Avionics component integration/fabrication
- Vehicle component integration
- Systems testing and troubleshooting
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Maintenance skills including: troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing, and others.
- The ability to read and build assembly drawings
- Experience and comfortability with necessary equipment to perform job duties including:
- Forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches and others
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work to exacting standards.