Spacecraft Assembly & Test Technician II

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

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is hiring an Assembly Integration & Test Technician II to build and test spacecraft hardware per engineering drawings. You’ll work onsite, following procedures, and contribute to a collaborative production environment.

The role requires a manufacturing background, leadership in complex campaigns, and experience with propulsion, electrical, and harnessing systems. Safety and quality come first in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably aerospace.
• Proven technical leadership on spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns.
• Experience with mechanical rework including drilling, tapping, alignment, and bonded repairs.
• Experience with spacecraft propulsion systems including pressure testing and leak testing.
• Experience integrating spacecraft subsystems such as solar arrays, propulsion, payloads, and deployable mechanisms.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Identify manufacturing risks and drive safety, quality, cost improvements.
• Interpret engineering intent when drawings or work instructions require clarification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware per drawings and quality standards.
• Install electrical and mechanical hardware including harnesses and avionics components.
• Use assembly tools and measurement equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform functional checks, continuity and insulation resistance testing.
• Support functional and environmental test campaigns as required.
• Support propulsion integration including pressure testing and leak testing.
• Assist lifts with overhead cranes and lifting fixtures following safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Tools

IPC-WHMA-A-620

J-STD-001

NCCCO Rigger

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is hiring an Assembly Integration & Test Technician II to build and test spacecraft hardware per engineering drawings. You’ll work onsite, following procedures, and contribute to a collaborative production environment.

The role requires a manufacturing background, leadership in complex campaigns, and experience with propulsion, electrical, and harnessing systems. Safety and quality come first in a fast-paced aerospace setting.