Electro-Mechanical Technician III — Spaceflight Hardware

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & sick time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician III to join our manufacturing team in California. You will perform precision assembly of avionics and electronic systems, building PCB assemblies and wire harnesses for flight hardware, and supporting testing and production processes.

The role requires 2+ years in electro-mechanical assembly, soldering under a microscope, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Proven experience fabricating harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with prototype development and first article builds.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow schematics and drawings.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high calibre cross functional team.
• Mechanical and electrical assembly of PCB assemblies for flight hardware.
• Build electrical sub-assemblies and fabricate wire harnesses.
• Execute soldering/resoldering on through-hole and SMT components.
• Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application and coating operations.
• Support mechanical assembly and integration of electro-mechanical systems.
• Assist with functional testing on flight hardware.
• Fabricate first article harness assemblies and prototype electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Validate parts lists for avionics and electronics hardware.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Soldering & rework (through-hole & SMT

Microscope soldering

Harness fabrication

Prototype development / first article

Electrical testing with portable tools

Read schematics & drawings

MS Office knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering under a microscope

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician III to join our manufacturing team in California. You will perform precision assembly of avionics and electronic systems, building PCB assemblies and wire harnesses for flight hardware, and supporting testing and production processes.

The role requires 2+ years in electro-mechanical assembly, soldering under a microscope, and the ability to read schematics.