Avionics Technician (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

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. Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift reusable launch vehicle, and designing a line of satellites for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, including components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

What You’ll Get to Do

As an Avionics Technician you will be hands‑on, working with tools and equipment to build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. Duties include HV battery assembly, crimping and constructing wire harnesses, and precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components.

Shift Details

Evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30). You’ll enjoy a 3‑day weekend every week and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance is available if required.

Essential Skills

• Trade qualified in a relevant industry and/or 2+ years of relevant experience
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
• Understanding of standard industry ESD policy
• Excellent visual inspection skills for PCBs and wiring assemblies
• Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including soldering and wire harnessing

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously
• Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• High work ethic, willing to take on responsibility and work long hours if required
• Takes initiative and remains calm under pressure
• Computer literate, comfortable using smartphones and tablets

Employee Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative and ground‑breaking technology
• Employee stock purchase program
• Access to world‑leading experts for career development
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
• Rocket Lab merchandise – T‑shirts, mission patches, etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• Vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year
• 4 days on / 3 days off shift pattern
• Evening shift allowance

Important Information

For Candidates Seeking to Work in U.S. Offices Only

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.

For Candidates Seeking to Work in New Zealand Offices Only

Background checks, including nationality checks, will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. These checks are required to ensure eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR. Under these regulations you may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, a NATO member, or another permitted country. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.