Composite Technician - all levels
Rocketlab
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Job summary
Rocketlab is hiring a Composite Technician I-Senior for their facility in Middle River, MD. The technician will be integral to the assembly of composite components for the Neutron Launch Vehicle. Candidates should have knowledge in lamination, military maintenance experience, and be adept at using various tools.
Alongside a competitive salary ranging from $22 to $55 USD, employees will enjoy a robust benefits package, including extensive healthcare options and paid leave.
Qualifications
- Must have knowledge of or experience in composite or lamination.
- Minimum of 2 years military equipment maintenance experience required.
- Must possess basic math skills for tasks at hand.
Responsibilities
- Assembly of structures involving lamination and bonding.
- Prepare parts for bagging, including vacuum connections.
- Integrate mechanical hardware and perform standard composite techniques.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Composite Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Composite Technicians will be responsible for the build and assembly of composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.
- Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
- Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
- Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
- Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
- Fit honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
- Fit and refurbish thermal protection systems
- Integrate mechanical hardware
- Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices that are demanded by industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces
- You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required
NOTE: This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level I, II, III, or Senior
- Knowledge of or experience in composite or lamination experience
- 2+ years of military equipment maintenance experience
- 2+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Math Skills
- Knowledge of the following tool use (or open to training):
- Pneumatic tools
- Caliper
- Micrometers
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Precision measurement instruments
- Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
- Experience working with material data sheets
- Shop organization and cleanliness
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience
- 4+ years of military equipment maintenance experience
- 4+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers
- Intermediate Math Skills
- Experience in the use of the following tools to achieve complex composite assemblies
- Pneumatic tools
- Caliper
- Micrometers
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Precision measurement instruments
- Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
- Experience working with material data sheets
- Shop organization and cleanliness
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience
- 7+ years of military equipment maintenance experience
- 7+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers
- Intermediate Math Skills
- Significant on‑job experience of the following tool use to achieve complex composite assemblies
- Pneumatic tools
- Caliper
- Micrometers
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Precision measurement instruments
- Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
- Experience working with material data sheets
- Shop organization and cleanliness
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience
- 13+ years of military equipment maintenance experience
- 13+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers
- Intermediate Math Skills
- Experience training and mentoring newer composite technicians on industry standards and specific processes
- Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies
- Pneumatic tools
- Caliper
- Micrometers
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Precision measurement instruments
- Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
- Experience working with material data sheets
- Shop organization and cleanliness
- Use of personal protective equipment
- Experience in core bond and splicing
- Broad industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
- 1+ years of composite experience (aerospace industry experience preferred)
- Advanced prepreg manufacturing knowledge
- Resin infusion knowledge
- Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
- Climb ladders and work at elevated heights, small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
- Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require
$22 — $55 USD
Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: a top‑tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program and free snacks/drinks onsite.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or Lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
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