Space-Grade Composite Technician I–III

Rocket Lab Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Composites Technician I-III to support composite layups, bagging prep, and curing processes. You will work on structures, laminates, and integration tasks within our Space Systems team.

This role offers hands-on manufacturing in a fast-paced space environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in composites for II/III levels, with strong attention to detail and ability to read prints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with composites or laminations preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Making basic layouts to establish reference points and check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
• Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
• Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.
• Integration of mechanical hardware
• Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques as required
• You may be requested to work on other Rocket Lab products in the local area or travel as required

Skills

Composites

Laminations

Troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Calibration tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Composites Technician I-III to support composite layups, bagging prep, and curing processes. You will work on structures, laminates, and integration tasks within our Space Systems team.

This role offers hands-on manufacturing in a fast-paced space environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in composites for II/III levels, with strong attention to detail and ability to read prints.