Propulsion Assembly Technician III - A Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Propulsion Assembly Technician III on the A Shift based in Long Beach, CA to build sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine, including thrust chamber components, pumps, and plumbing. You will support the Propulsion Production Manager and Production organization, delivering parts and assemblies for internal leadership reviews, board materials, and mission-critical programs.

You will collaborate with a high-performance team in a fast-paced space hardware environment,

Job description

Propulsion Assembly Technician III - A Shift

Long Beach, CA

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

PROPULSION ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN III - A SHIFT

Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Propulsion Assembly Technician is responsible for building sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine. The engine consists of a thrust chamber, pumps, valves, plumbing, TVC actuators, motor controllers, and other mechanical components. You will support the Propulsion Production Manager and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

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