Avionics Harness Technician (Evening Shift)

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ground-breaking tech

Stock purchase plan

Career development access

Coffee & snacks

Health insurance

Parental leave

Team culture

4x3 shift

Evening shift allowance

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring an Avionics Harness Technician for the Evening Shift in Auckland, New Zealand. The role involves hands-on assembly and soldering of avionics components for the Electron launch vehicle, with opportunities across multiple teams and a 15:00–01:30 schedule Monday through Thursday, plus an evening shift allowance and relocation assistance if needed.

Essential skills include trade qualification or 2+ years in the industry, precision assembly, and experience with test equipment and

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in relevant industry and/or able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
• Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect PCBs and/or wiring assemblies to a high workmanship standard
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

Responsibilities

• As an Avionics Technician at Rocket Lab, you will build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle.
• This may include HV Battery assembly, crimping and constructing wire harnesses, and/or precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components.
• Openings available across all these teams; Evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30).

Skills

Trade qualified

Electrical assembly

Soldering

PCB inspection

ESD policy

High workmanship

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Crimping tools

Soldering iron

Job description

Avionics Harness Technician (Evening Shift)

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.

Electron is the most frequently-launched rocket in the Southern Hemisphere and has reached 50 launches faster than any other company in the world! The team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others' back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. We hustle hard to do the impossible and make beautiful things everyday!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

As an Avionics Technician at Rocket Lab, you will be hands on, working with tools and equipment to build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. This can include HV Battery assembly, crimping and constructing wire harnesses, and/or precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components. We currently have positions available across all these teams!

We currently have openings on Evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30). So, you can enjoy a 3-day weekend, every weekend and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Essential skills

• Trade qualified in relevant industry and/or able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
• Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect PCBs and/or wiring assemblies to a high workmanship standard
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility. Able to work long hours if required
• Takes initiative
• Remains calm under pressure
• Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets

Rocket Lab Employee Benefits

• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
• An employee stock purchase program
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year
• 4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern.

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 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.

BUILDING ELECTRON AT ROCKET LAB

Electron is the most frequently-launched rocket in the Southern Hemisphere and has reached 50 launches faster than any other company in the world! The team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others' back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. We hustle hard to do the impossible and make beautiful things everyday!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

As an Avionics Technician at Rocket Lab, you will be hands on, working with tools and equipment to build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. This can include HV Battery assembly, crimping and constructing wire harnesses, and/or precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components. We currently have positions available across all these teams!

We currently have openings on Evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30). So, you can enjoy a 3-day weekend, every weekend and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Essential skills

• Trade qualified in relevant industry and/or able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
• Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect PCBs and/or wiring assemblies to a high workmanship standard
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility. Able to work long hours if required
• Takes initiative
• Remains calm under pressure
• Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets

Rocket Lab Employee Benefits

• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
• An employee stock purchase program
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year
• 4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern.
• Evening shift allowance.

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.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.