Space Hardware Assembly Technician II/III

Rocket Lab USA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical + dental + vision

Company equity option

3 weeks paid vacation

Sick leave 7 days

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Free breakfast and lunch 2x/week

Free snacks/drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is hiring an Aerospace Production Technician II/III to support assembly of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will assemble components, inspect hardware, and operate fixtures while working both independently and in teams on challenging projects that advance our missions.

Base pay range in Maryland is listed; candidates should be detail-oriented, adaptable to extended hours, and ready to contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of hands-on aerospace assembly experience.
• Understanding basic electronic circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures.
• Operate spaceflight hardware and assembly fixtures using data acquisition systems and established procedures.
• Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components.
• Solder space flight harnesses per the J-STD.
• Generate ideas for potential process improvements.
• Assist with non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Hands-on aerospace assembly

Electronic circuitry basics

Soldering to J-STD

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

J-STD001-FS certification

Soldering tools & fixtures

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, MD is hiring an Aerospace Production Technician II/III to support assembly of cutting-edge spaceflight hardware, including separation systems and deployables. You will assemble components, inspect hardware, and operate fixtures while working both independently and in teams on challenging projects that advance our missions.

Base pay range in Maryland is listed; candidates should be detail-oriented, adaptable to extended hours, and ready to contribute to ongoing