Launch Electrical Technician — Fast-Paced Space Missions

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

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay is seeking an Electrical Technician - Launch. You will be integral to building, testing and maintaining critical launch systems, collaborating with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers to enable high-rate launches.

You should hold a current NZ electrical license with no restrictions, be highly detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and follow instructions under pressure.

Qualifications

• Current NZ electrical license with no restrictions.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Computer literate and able to understand basic programming.
• Proven ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Team player with a willingness to do what needs to be done when it needs doing.
• Confidence in skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to represent Rocket Lab within the community.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and maintain critical launch systems.
• Work with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers.
• Contribute to enabling LC-1 launches from the Mahia site.
• Collaborate to ensure reliable launch operations under tight deadlines.

Skills

NZ Electrical License

Troubleshooting

Basic programming

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team player

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

First Aid Qualifications

Tools

Instrumentation & control systems

Data systems

Generators & UPS maintenance

Job description

Rocket Lab in Mahia, Hawke’s Bay is seeking an Electrical Technician - Launch. You will be integral to building, testing and maintaining critical launch systems, collaborating with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers to enable high-rate launches.

You should hold a current NZ electrical license with no restrictions, be highly detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot, read schematics, and follow instructions under pressure.