Tech I-IV, Composites

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our Space Systems team designs and builds satellites, payloads, and components for missions with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

TECHNICIAN I-IV, COMPOSITES

As a Composites Technician based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will support basic composite layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and check dimensions using precision tools. You will work on preparing parts for bagging with bleeders, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections, and performing vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven / autoclave curing. Join a driven team tackling challenging projects and contributing to the future of space.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

• 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
• Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and check dimensions with 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 by aerospace, space and related industries
• You may be requested to work on other Rocket Lab products in the local area or travel as required

(Note : this position can be hired at Composites Technician I, II, III, or IV level)

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

AS A COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN I

AS A COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN II

AS A COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN III

AS A COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN IV

THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE NICE TO HAVE

Pneumatic tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and delivering under tight deadlines.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY

To conform to ITAR and related export regulations, Rocket Lab employees must be eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. authorities. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants regardless of protected characteristics.

APPLICATION AND ACCOMMODATION

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants requiring accommodation for the application process may contact the provided resources. Some sections of the original form have been omitted for brevity.

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