Senior Quality Technician, Space Systems Avionics

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

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.