Launch Technician I - Electrical

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

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Mahia, Hawke's Bay, is seeking an Electrical Technician - Launch to join the Electron team. Based in Mahia, you will play an integral role in all launch activities, building, testing and maintaining critical launch systems with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers to enable high-rate launches at LC-1.

The role demands an NZ electrical license with no restrictions, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• NZ electrical license with no restrictions.
• Computer literate and able to understand basic programming.
• Able to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Team player with willingness to learn and assist as needed.
• Confidence in making sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Based in Mahia, Hawkes Bay, contribute to launch activities.
• Build, test and maintain critical launch systems.
• Work with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers.
• Support LC-1 launch readiness to achieve high launch rate.

Skills

NZ electrical license

Computer literacy

Read schematics

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team player

Decision making

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Instrumentation & control

Data systems

Generators & UPS systems

Fluid systems

First Aid

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

ELECTRON

Rocket Lab’s Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world’s most frequently-launched rockets, and our 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.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - LAUNCH

As a Electrical Technician - Launch, you will be based in Mahia, Hawkes Bay. In this role you will play an integral part in all launch activities. Launch Technician - Electrical is key to enabling LC-1 in delivering launches at the highest rate of any launch site in the world.You will be working with a tight-knit team of technicians and engineers to build, test and maintain critical launch systems.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current NZ electrical license with no restrictions
• 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 along with a willingness to step outside skill set to learn and/or assist when required.
• Confidence in skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent Rocket Lab within the local community and to build strong long-term relationships
• Excellent problem-solving skills and capable of using your own initiative

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE BUT TRAINING CAN BE PROVIDED!

• Previous experience in commercial or industrial environment
• Experience and sound understanding of Instrumentation and control systems
• Experience with data systems and equipment
• Experience with basic maintenance and repair of generators and UPS Systems
• Understanding of fluid systems – e.g. pneumatic, cryogenic, hydraulics
• Computer literate and able to understand basic programming
• First Aid Qualifications
• Ability to relocate to Mahia, Hawkes Bay is mandatory

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.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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.