Precision Spacecraft Assembly Technician II

Rocket Lab USA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant

Employee stock purchase program

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Aerospace Production Technician II in Silver Spring, MD to support the development and assembly of cutting‑edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and electro‑mechanical deployables. You will perform precision assembly, inspect components, and help maintain fixtures, working both independently and with a team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of aerospace assembly experience, with basic circuitry knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly experience.
• Basic understanding of electronic circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures.
• Operate spaceflight hardware and assembly fixtures with data acquisition systems.
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware; inspect mechanical and electrical parts.
• Solder space flight harnesses per J-STD.
• Suggest process improvements and assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Electronic circuitry basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (nice to have)

Tools

J-STD001-FS certification

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Aerospace Production Technician II in Silver Spring, MD to support the development and assembly of cutting‑edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and electro‑mechanical deployables. You will perform precision assembly, inspect components, and help maintain fixtures, working both independently and with a team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of aerospace assembly experience, with basic circuitry knowledge.