Propulsion Assembly Tech II/III — Space Engine Builders (B Shift)

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Industry-leading medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company?

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III on the B shift to build sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine. The role supports the Propulsion Production Manager and the production organization with deliverables for leadership, the board, and investors.

Candidates should have 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (III) of mechanical assembly in aviation or aerospace, with experience using pressure testing equipment, welding prep, bench testing and measuring

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.
• 5+ 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.
• 8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
• Experience performing; torquing, safety and/or lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak).
• A&P, trade, or industry certified.
• Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies preferred.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and continued product development.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III on the B shift to build sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine. The role supports the Propulsion Production Manager and the production organization with deliverables for leadership, the board, and investors.

Candidates should have 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (III) of mechanical assembly in aviation or aerospace, with experience using pressure testing equipment, welding prep, bench testing and measuring