Senior Quality Technician

rocketlab; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to support avionics hardware quality for EO systems. You will collaborate across electrical hardware development, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires hands-on inspection, data package preparation, and experience with GD&T, CMMs, and CAM software, with a preference for AS9100 familiarity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience programming and operating automated CMMs, using CAM software.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform final disposition of finished product (release to stock and outgoing QC).
• Evaluate production and test data against product requirements and operating protocols to determine final inspection status of product.
• Prepare deliverable product data packages as prescribed by program/procedural requirements.
• Perform process verification/audits as assigned.
• Support Quality System training initiatives.
• Deploy the Quality Management System as it applies to scope of work.
• Other appropriate activities as assigned.
• Program, set up, and operate automated coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Generate inspection reports.
• Familiarity with AS9100 standard or comparable quality management system preferred.

Skills

8+ years experience

AS9100 familiarity

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

CMM programming

CAM software

Drawing interpretation

English proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM programming

CAM software

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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.

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab's Space Systems division builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, and radios.

The Space Systems division has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. We have built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help get to space - our Space Systems division is empowering the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR QUALITY TEMNISTIAN

Rocket Lab Optical Systems solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance challenges for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments. Building on more than 20 years of electro-optical and infrared systems innovation from Geost, Rocket Lab Optical Systems delivers solutions to the warfighter for responsive, scalable sensing solutions across all orbital domains.

As a Senior Quality Technician for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will have the opportunity to support the quality of avionics hardware for our electro-optical (EO) systems. You will work collaboratively in all aspects of electrical hardware development, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Perform final disposition of finished product (release to stock and outgoing QC)
• Evaluate production and test data against product requirements and operating protocols to determine final inspection status of product
• Prepare deliverable product data packages as prescribed by program/procedural requirements
• Perform process verification/audits as assigned
• Support Quality System training initiatives
• Deploy the Quality Management System as it applies to scope of work
• Other appropriate activities as assigned
• Program, set up, and operate automated coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
• Generate inspection reports
• Familiarity with AS9100 standard or comparable quality management system preferred

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR QUALITY TECHNICIAN:

• 8+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Proficient in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience programming and operating automated CMMs, using CAM software
• High school diploma or GED

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Ability to read and interpret components and assembly drawings
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with flexibility to change in priority
• Familiarity with metrology equipment preferred
• Desire experience/previous exposure to design and manufacturing environment and implementation of protocol
• Detail-oriented and able to correctly generate, audit, and review documentation
• Computer proficient with ability to learn new software as required

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

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