Vehicle Integration Technician

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.

The Electron rocket is a small, expendable launch vehicle developed by Rocket Lab, an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly‑owned New Zealand subsidiary. Designed to provide cost‑effective access to space for small satellites, the Electron is specifically tailored for launching lightweight payloads, such as Cube Sats and small scientific instruments, into low Earth orbit (LEO).

Based out of Rocket Lab's new launch complex in Wallops Island, VA the Vehicle Integration Technician is key to enabling LC‑2 in delivering launches at the highest rate. With a focus on avionics and mechanical systems, you will be working with a tight‑knit team of technicians and engineers to build, integrate, test, operate and maintain critical launch systems and process launch vehicles.

This role requires international travel to our facility in New Zealand for training.

This role requires ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret Clearance.

This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level II - III.

• Assembly and installation of avionic and mechanical components onto the Electron Launch Vehicle
• Assembly of test equipment and other custom tooling as required
• Functional testing of components and systems using specific test equipment and software driven tests
• Use common hand tools – screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, torque drivers, milliohm meter, multimeter, oscilloscope, DC power supply etc
• Assisting engineering team in fault‑finding systems
• Develop fit‑out procedures and documentation

• Current U.S. Passport or be willing and able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience within an aerospace, industrial or relevant industry environment
• Experience in test, build and assembly of electrical and mechanical systems and components

• Current U.S. Passport or be willing and able to obtain a valid U.S. Passport
• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience within an aerospace, industrial or relevant industry environment
• Experience in test, build and assembly of electrical and mechanical systems and components

• Precision avionics and mechanical assembly
• Experienced or trained with lean methodologies and 5S
• Comfortable working to exacting standards, including cleanliness for oxygen service
• Understanding of standard industry ESD
• Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

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