Additive Manufacturing Technician I

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California the Additive Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for supporting various Additive technologies (LPBF, DED, Hybrid Solutions) with various alloys. This role will support all Additive processes involved with the Rutherford & Archimedes engines. You will support the Manager of Additive Manufacturing and Production Additive Manufacturing organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

This opening is for A Shift, which will be a 4-10 schedule starting in November.

• •Uphold and follow all Additive safety measures – be an advocate for safe operations.
• •Prepare additive print jobs for success through attention to detail on setups.
• •Operate a variety of metal 3D printers, experience with EOS, SLM, & DMG preferred.
• •Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, optical laser, electrical, and build issues.
• •Conduct calibration of 3D Printers and interpret findings with Engineering.
• •Ensure conformance of part/build through independent inspection and print detail verification.
• •Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions with attention to detail. Communicate any issues that are found.
• •Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance – as directed by Engineering.
• •Provide process improvement feedback and implement solutions in collaboration with Engineering.
• •Collaborate with Engineers on setup and fabrication of 3D prints and new hardware.
• •Kick off issue tickets based on process/product non-conformances.
• •Drive Additive Internal 5S system with actions promoting sustainability in the Additive Department.
• •Utilize measurement tools (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.

• •1+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment.
• •Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, chisels, taps.
• •Proficient in inspection methods: surface plate, calipers, micrometers, height gauge.
• •Experience with operating machine tools: vertical mills, lathes, media blasters, cranes, or forklifts.
• •High School diploma or GED

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

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