Advanced Materials Testing Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Technician III in Materials Development and Testing. The role focuses on preparing, testing, and reporting material specimens to determine mechanical properties per international standards.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, precision machining, assembling test articles, applying instrumentation, and documenting results for qualification, QA, and R&D programs. On-site work with a collaborative space systems team.

Qualifications

• Must have associate degree or equivalent lab experience with testing background.
• Experience with composite materials preparation and testing preferred.
• Proficiency with testing machines and data acquisition is required.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare composite and metallic test specimens per ASTM standards.
• Perform precision cutting, machining, and surface prep.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Materials Science or related field

High school diploma + 2+ years lab experience

Tools

Universal testing machines

Data acquisition systems

Precision measurement instruments

Calipers, micrometers

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Technician III in Materials Development and Testing. The role focuses on preparing, testing, and reporting material specimens to determine mechanical properties per international standards.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, precision machining, assembling test articles, applying instrumentation, and documenting results for qualification, QA, and R&D programs. On-site work with a collaborative space systems team.