Aerospace Production Technician II/III — Precision Assembly

Rocket Lab; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase program

Flexible schedule

Free breakfast and lunch 2x/week

Free snacks/drinks

3 weeks paid vacation

7 days sick leave per year

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an Aerospace Production Technician II/III to join the Silver Spring, MD site. You will support development and assembly of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separations systems and on-orbit devices, and you will work both independently and with a team on challenging projects.

Base pay ranges from $24 to $29 per hour in MD, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly experience.
• Understanding of basic electronic circuitry is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures.
• Operate spaceflight hardware and assembly fixtures using data acquisition systems and established procedures.
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components.
• Solder space flight harnesses per the J-STD.
• Generate ideas for potential process improvements.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Hands-on aerospace assembly

Electrical circuitry understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

J-STD soldering standards

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking an Aerospace Production Technician II/III to join the Silver Spring, MD site. You will support development and assembly of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separations systems and on-orbit devices, and you will work both independently and with a team on challenging projects.

Base pay ranges from $24 to $29 per hour in MD, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, and a 401(k) match.