Propulsion Assembly Technician III - B Shift

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 out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Propulsion Assembly Technician is responsible for building sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine. The engine consists of a thrust chamber, pumps, valves, plumbing, TVC actuators, motor controllers, and other mechanical components. You will support the Propulsion Production Manager and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

• •Work on a high caliber cross functional team
• •Test rocket hardware
• •Build turbo pumps and rocket engines.
• •Watch the hardware you build make fire and go to space.

• •5+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• •Talented with mechanical assembly tools (i.e.: pressure testing equipment and welding preparation)
• •Talented with electrical assembly tools (i.e.: bench testing and measuring instruments)
• •High school diploma or GED.

• +8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
• +Experience performing; torquing, safety and/or lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak). .
• +A&P, trade, or industry certified.
• +Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies preferred.
• +Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and continued product development.

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .