Aerospace Mechanical Tech II — Space Hardware

Rocket Lab USA

Middle River (MD)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee stock purchase
Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking Mechanical Technician II for its Middle River, MD production facility to build and assemble components for the Neutron launch vehicle structure. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment.
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools.

Responsibilities

  • Work on a high caliber cross functional team.
  • Building mechanical structures and related components.
  • Watch the hardware you build evolve into a completed Rocket and go to space.
  • Uphold shop cleanliness and organization.
  • Utilize Proper PPE.
  • Integration of Mechanical Hardware.

Skills

Mechanical assembly
Tools familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools
Power tools
Pneumatic tools
Inspection tools

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking Mechanical Technician II for its Middle River, MD production facility to build and assemble components for the Neutron launch vehicle structure. The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools.

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