Lead Spacecraft Assembly & Test Technician

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead AIT Technician to coordinate daily spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities at the Long Beach, CA site. You will lead a team of technicians, escalate production constraints, and ensure safe, high-quality execution aligned with engineering and quality requirements.

You will mentor technicians, guide cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or spacecraft assembly and integration.
• Ability to coordinate work and deliver results in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities, ensuring safety and quality.
• Establish priorities, assign work, monitor progress, and ensure schedule execution.
• Identify and resolve production constraints, including material shortages and quality issues.
• Mentor technicians and develop cross-functional teams to improve performance.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with work instructions and workmanship standards.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MES

ERP

Jira

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead AIT Technician to coordinate daily spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities at the Long Beach, CA site. You will lead a team of technicians, escalate production constraints, and ensure safe, high-quality execution aligned with engineering and quality requirements.

You will mentor technicians, guide cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety, teamwork, and integrity.