Avionics Technician, all levels

About this role

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 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.

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.

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!

Avionics Technician - All Levels

Join the Vehicle Integration team as an Avionics 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 AN AVIONICS TECHNICIAN I .  

• Experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms

• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience 

• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment 

• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie in

• Use specialist tools and equipment – wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply etc

• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy 

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing. 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN AVIONICS TECHNICIAN II:

• 2+ years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms

• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience 

• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment 

• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie in

• Use specialist tools and equipment – wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply etc

• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy 

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing. 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN AVIONICS TECHNICIAN III:

• 5+ years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms

• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience 

• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment 

• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie in

• Use specialist tools and equipment – wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply etc.

• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy 

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing. 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR AVIONICS TECHNICIAN:

• 8 + years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms

• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience 

• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment 

• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie in

• Use specialist tools and equipment – wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply etc

• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy 

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing. 

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, sc

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