Avionics Technician – Space Launch Vehicle Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted employee stock purchase

Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an Avionics Technician at multiple levels to join the Vehicle Integration team for integration and testing of Neutron launch vehicles. You will install avionics and electrical components, perform functional tests, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.

Responsibilities include harness fabrication, soldering, tool usage, and adherence to stringent workmanship standards, with opportunities for growth from I to Senior.

Qualifications

• Experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms
• Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
• Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
• Harness installation and fabrication – crimping, soldering and harness tie in
• Use specialist tools and equipment – wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply etc
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

Responsibilities

• Install fluids, avionics, and all other 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 stringent workmanship standards
• Actively contribute to setting up local 5S work centers
• Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high-priority tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

avionics systems

precision assembly

test equipment operation

harness installation

ESD policy

soldering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Torque drivers

Milliohmeter

Multimeter

DC power supply

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking an Avionics Technician at multiple levels to join the Vehicle Integration team for integration and testing of Neutron launch vehicles. You will install avionics and electrical components, perform functional tests, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.

Responsibilities include harness fabrication, soldering, tool usage, and adherence to stringent workmanship standards, with opportunities for growth from I to Senior.