Avionics Tech II — A Shift: Build & Test Rocket Electronics

Rocket Lab Corporation; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Medical Plans

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

11 holidays

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring an Avionics Manufacturing Technician II for the Long Beach, CA facility. The role focuses on building and testing electrical assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine, including PCB assembly and soldering, with opportunities to contribute improvements and support continuous processes.

Work hours are A Shift (Mon–Thu 5:00am–3:30pm) on site. The package includes comprehensive benefits and competitive base pay with ITAR compliance considerations for US-based applicants.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with electrical assemblies and components.
• PCB assembly experience required.
• Soldering and/or harnessing of small electrical assemblies.
• Use of common hand tools listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow work instructions and offer recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Speak openly and elevate concerns to Leading Hand.
• Think creatively and question status quo.
• Actively contribute to local 5S work center.
• Identify and highlight abnormalities.

Skills

Electrical assemblies

PCB assembly

Soldering

Wiring harnessing

Electrical testing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Spanners

Soldering irons

Milliohmmeter

Multimeter

DC power supply

Wire strippers

Torque drivers

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring an Avionics Manufacturing Technician II for the Long Beach, CA facility. The role focuses on building and testing electrical assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine, including PCB assembly and soldering, with opportunities to contribute improvements and support continuous processes.

Work hours are A Shift (Mon–Thu 5:00am–3:30pm) on site. The package includes comprehensive benefits and competitive base pay with ITAR compliance considerations for US-based applicants.