Composite Technician I-III – Space Systems

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Composites Technician I-III to support layups, bagging prep, and vacuum processing for space-flight hardware.

You will perform assembly, laminate placement, parts preparation, curing, and inspection using precision tools; opportunities to work across different technician levels and products.

Join a driven team delivering advanced composites for aerospace and growth from Technician I to III.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with composites or laminations is advantageous.
• Willingness to work at Technician I–III levels.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and check dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and torque wrenches.
• Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core.
• Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.
• Integration of mechanical hardware.
• Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques as required.
• You may be requested to work on other Rocket Lab products in the local area or travel as required.

Skills

Basic Math

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Caliper

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Composites Technician I-III to support layups, bagging prep, and vacuum processing for space-flight hardware.

You will perform assembly, laminate placement, parts preparation, curing, and inspection using precision tools; opportunities to work across different technician levels and products.

Join a driven team delivering advanced composites for aerospace and growth from Technician I to III.