Spacecraft Mechanical Integration Technician

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a Mechanical Integration Technician to install mechanical and avionic components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries on the Electron rocket. You will work hands-on with tools to build, launch or test vehicles, contributing to the production schedule.

Trade qualification or 1+ year relevant experience is required, with precision assembly and high workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or able to demonstrate 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Precision avionic and mechanical assembly.
• Careful to maintain cleanliness for oxygen service.
• Understanding of standard industry ESD.
• Good eyesight for inspecting assemblies to high workmanship standards.
• Able to manufacture components to high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical and avionic components, wiring harnesses and high‑voltage batteries on the Electron launch vehicle.
• Work hands-on with tools and facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles and components; contribute to production schedules.

Skills

Precision assembly

ESD awareness

Oxygen service cleanliness

Good eyesight

Manufacture to high workmanship

Teamwork and communication

Education

Trade qualified or 1+ years experience

Job description

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a Mechanical Integration Technician to install mechanical and avionic components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries on the Electron rocket. You will work hands-on with tools to build, launch or test vehicles, contributing to the production schedule.

Trade qualification or 1+ year relevant experience is required, with precision assembly and high workmanship standards.