Propulsion Assembly Tech II/III – Build & Test Rocket

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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EV charging (where available)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Assembly Technician II to build sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine and support the Propulsion Production team. You will work on a cross-functional crew, test hardware, and contribute to spaceflight programs from a base in Long Beach.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical assembly, familiarity with assembly tools, and a high school diploma or GED. Evening shift (Mon-Thu 3:15pm–1:45am) and physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Talented with mechanical assembly tools (i.e.: pressure testing equipment and welding preparation).
• Talented with electrical assembly tools (i.e.: bench testing and measuring instruments).
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high caliber cross functional team.
• Test rocket hardware.
• Build turbo pumps and rocket engines.
• Watch the hardware you build make fire and go to space.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Assembly Technician II to build sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine and support the Propulsion Production team. You will work on a cross-functional crew, test hardware, and contribute to spaceflight programs from a base in Long Beach.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical assembly, familiarity with assembly tools, and a high school diploma or GED. Evening shift (Mon-Thu 3:15pm–1:45am) and physical requirements apply.