Avionics Technician — Spacecraft Electronics (Evening)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited barista coffee, fruit andSnä

Rocket Lab merchandise

Discounted health insurance with a top

Relocation assistance

Evening shift allowance

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring an Avionics Technician to assemble and test electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. The role covers HV battery assembly, wiring harnesses, and PCB soldering, with openings across teams. Evening shifts run Monday to Thursday (15:00–01:30) offering a 3-day weekend and an evening shift allowance.

Relocation support is provided if needed. The team emphasizes precision, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver reliable aerospace

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in relevant industry or 2+ years of related experience.
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience.
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment.
• Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy.
• Ability to inspect PCBs and wiring assemblies to high workmanship standards.
• Soldering and wire harnessing with good workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly and testing of Electron launch vehicle avionics components.
• Crimping, wiring harness construction and precision soldering of PCBs.
• Work across teams on assembly tasks scheduled for evenings (Mon–Thu 15:00–01:30).
• Relocation assistance available if required.

Skills

Trade qualified

Electrical assembly

Soldering

PCB inspection

ESD policy knowledge

Test equipment use

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring an Avionics Technician to assemble and test electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. The role covers HV battery assembly, wiring harnesses, and PCB soldering, with openings across teams. Evening shifts run Monday to Thursday (15:00–01:30) offering a 3-day weekend and an evening shift allowance.

Relocation support is provided if needed. The team emphasizes precision, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver reliable aerospace