Spacecraft Precision Assembly Technician

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a hands-on Technician to join the Reaction Wheels Production team. You will assemble high precision spacecraft components, work with avionics and electrical systems, and use test equipment to verify performance.

You will perform component assembly, testing, troubleshooting and rework with a focus on quality and meeting production schedules, contributing to successful space missions.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in relevant industry or with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Precision mechanical or electrical assembly.
• Operation of mechanical, electrical, or automated test equipment.
• Working understanding of standard industry ESD.
• Good eyesight and ability to inspect assemblies to high workmanship standards.
• Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components required to complete a Reaction Wheel.
• Test, troubleshoot and rework assemblies as needed.
• Maintain quality and build rate to meet production schedule.

Skills

Trade qualification/2+ yrs experience

Precision assembly (mechanical/electr

Electrical/mechanical test equipment

ESD awareness

Attention to workmanship

Manufacturing to high standards

Education

B.Sc in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Rocket Lab in New Zealand seeks a hands-on Technician to join the Reaction Wheels Production team. You will assemble high precision spacecraft components, work with avionics and electrical systems, and use test equipment to verify performance.

You will perform component assembly, testing, troubleshooting and rework with a focus on quality and meeting production schedules, contributing to successful space missions.