Avionics Technician - Neutron Launch Vehicle (All Levels)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA option

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Snacks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Maryland is seeking an Avionics Technician to join the Vehicle Integration team for Neutron launch vehicles. You will install avionics and electrical components, perform functional tests, and support day-of-launch activities with a focus on precision workmanship.

The role requires 2+ years of avionics/electrical experience across platforms, hands-on assembly, and familiarity with test equipment and ESD policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of avionics or electrical systems experience across multiple platforms.
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly.
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment.
• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie-in.
• Use of tools: wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply.
• Working knowledge of standard industry ESD policy.
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard.

Responsibilities

• Install fluids, avionics, and all components onto the launch vehicle along with troubleshooting and completing functional tests of the fully integrated launch vehicle.
• Engage in hands-on work with tools, equipment, and facilities to build, launch, or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.
• Adhere to high precision standards in assembly tasks, including crimping, soldering, and harness termination.
• Conduct inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet workmanship standards.
• Set up local 5S work centers.
• Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto high-priority tasks.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Avionics

Electrical systems

Mechanical assembly

Soldering

Crimping

Harness installation

Test equipment

ESD policy

Wire harnessing

Multimeter

Tools

Wire strippers

Torque drivers

Milliohmeter

Multimeter

DC power supply

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Maryland is seeking an Avionics Technician to join the Vehicle Integration team for Neutron launch vehicles. You will install avionics and electrical components, perform functional tests, and support day-of-launch activities with a focus on precision workmanship.

The role requires 2+ years of avionics/electrical experience across platforms, hands-on assembly, and familiarity with test equipment and ESD policies.