Vehicle Integration Technician (Evening Shift)

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee stock purchase program

Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, andSn

Discounted health insurance

Additional parental leave entitlements

A vibrant team culture with social活动s

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Vehicle Integration Technician to build, launch or test Electron launch vehicles and components. This role requires precision workmanship and the ability to work with avionic and mechanical assemblies.

You will install mechanical and/or avionic components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries, contributing to on-time production and launch schedules. The position also offers an evening shift with a 3-day weekend and additional shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in relevant industry.
• 2+ years' relevant experience in assembly or integration.
• Ability to assemble avionic and mechanical components to high workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technician work to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.
• Install mechanical and/or avionic components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries on the Electron launch vehicle.
• Contribute to production and launch scheduling.

Skills

Precision avionic and/or mechanical v

Attention to exacting standards

Good eyesight for inspection

Education

Trade qualification in relevant industry

Job description

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Electron is the most frequently-launched rocket in the Southern Hemisphere and has reached 50 launches faster than any other company in the world! The team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each other's back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. We hustle hard to do the impossible and make beautiful things everyday!

As a Technician, you will be hands on, working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule.

As a member of the Vehicle Integration team, the Vehicle Integration Technician installs mechanical and/or avionic components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries onto the Electron launch vehicle.

We currently have openings on evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30). So, you can enjoy a 3-day weekend, every weekend and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance will be provided if required.

Trade qualified in relevant industry

Must be able to demonstrate 2+ years' relevant experience

Precision avionic and/or mechanical assembly

Comfortable working to exacting standards, including cleanliness for oxygen service

Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standard

Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard

The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology

An employee stock purchase program

Access to world leading experts to develop your career

Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks

Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross

Additional parental leave entitlements

A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year