Launch Technician I: Mechanical – Space Hardware

JobSpace; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Mahia, Gisborne, New Zealand is hiring a Launch Technician - Mechanical to join our team building, testing, and maintaining launch systems.

You will fit-out, assemble, and install launch pad systems, perform precision cleaning, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and help ensure smooth vehicle integrations.

Experience in large-structure assembly, machining, fluid systems, and reading schematics is valued; NZ work rights and willingness to relocate to Mahia are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling large structures and mechanisms.
• Experience with machining and fabrication.
• Experience with fluid systems (pneumatic, cryogenic and/or hydraulics).
• Ability to read and follow detailed drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Fit-out, assemble and install launch pad systems and related hardware.
• Perform precision cleaning of critical components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on launch pad systems.
• Ensure high launch pad and vehicle integrations are smooth.

Skills

Large-structure assembly

Machining

Fluid systems

Reading schematics

Pressure management

Relocation to Mahia

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rocket Lab in Mahia, Gisborne, New Zealand is hiring a Launch Technician - Mechanical to join our team building, testing, and maintaining launch systems.

You will fit-out, assemble, and install launch pad systems, perform precision cleaning, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and help ensure smooth vehicle integrations.

Experience in large-structure assembly, machining, fluid systems, and reading schematics is valued; NZ work rights and willingness to relocate to Mahia are required.