Spacecraft Assembly & Test Tech II (A Shift)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Assembly Integration & Test Technician II for A Shift to assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware on the production floor. You will follow engineering drawings, use calibrated tools, and ensure safety and quality during all steps.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing, ability to lead troubleshoot efforts, and experience with electrical/mechanical assembly, propulsion integration, and environmental tests.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on complex spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• Experience performing advanced mechanical rework including drilling, tapping, precision alignment, and bonded repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Install electrical and mechanical hardware including harnesses, avionics components, heaters, RTDs, brackets, connectors, and other flight hardware.
• Utilize electrical and mechanical assembly tools, measurement equipment, and calibrated tooling safely and effectively.
• Perform functional checks, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and other production verification activities as required.
• Support spacecraft functional testing, comprehensive performance testing (CPT), and environmental test campaigns as required.
• Support spacecraft propulsion integration activities including hardware installation, pressure testing, leak testing, and system verification in accordance with approved procedures.
• Support critical spacecraft lifts utilizing overhead cranes, mobile gantries, and approve lifting fixtures while adhering to established safety and handling procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical leadership

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Education

IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification

J-STD-001 certification

NCCCO Certified Rigger

Tools

SAP

MES

ERP

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Assembly Integration & Test Technician II for A Shift to assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware on the production floor. You will follow engineering drawings, use calibrated tools, and ensure safety and quality during all steps.

The role requires 2+ years in aerospace manufacturing, ability to lead troubleshoot efforts, and experience with electrical/mechanical assembly, propulsion integration, and environmental tests.