Avionics Technician — 4-on/3-off Evening Shift

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Career development access

Unlimited barista coffee

Rocket Lab merchandise

Discounted health insurance

Additional parental leave entitlements

Vibrant team culture

4 days on / 3 days off shift

Evening shift allowance

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Avionics Technician to join our hands-on manufacturing team. You will build and assemble electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle, including HV battery assembly, crimping and wire harnessing.

Ideal candidates have trade qualifications or 2+ years of relevant experience, strong PCB/wiring inspection skills, and experience with test equipment. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly.
• Experience operating electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment.
• Understanding of standard industry ESD policy.
• Excellent PCB and wiring inspection skills.
• Ability to solder and wire harness to high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly of electronic components for the Electron rocket.
• HV battery assembly, crimping and wire harness construction.
• Precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components.

Skills

Trade qualification

Precision assembly

Test equipment operation

ESD awareness

PCB/wiring inspection

Soldering & wiring

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Avionics Technician to join our hands-on manufacturing team. You will build and assemble electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle, including HV battery assembly, crimping and wire harnessing.

Ideal candidates have trade qualifications or 2+ years of relevant experience, strong PCB/wiring inspection skills, and experience with test equipment. Relocation assistance is available.