Assembly Integration & Test Technician I/II

Assembly Integration & Test Technician I/II

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

Spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test Technician I/II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the AIT Technician will be trained on and support Rocket Lab's Space Systems production. The AIT Technician needs to be able to transverse both R&D and Manufacturing environments with ease and have high attention to detail in order to support rapid prototyping of satellites, spacecraft, and related satellite componentry.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Assembly Integration & Test Technician I or Assembly Integration & Test Technician II level)

What you'll get to do:

• Perform development and production of Space System componentry and Satellites with minimal documentation and oversight.
• Utilizing detailed knowledge of electronic and mechanical fabrication methods to assemble or perform rework. Components include Fluid Systems, Propulsion Systems, Reaction Wheels, Star trackers, Deep Space Radios, Magnetorquers, Flight Computers and Solar Panel Arrays.
• Perform tests on prototyping hardware with minimal direction from engineers.
• Manufacture and integrate space standard harnesses.
• Mechanically integrate space system components and associated hardware while adhering to all technical and environmental processes
• Perform system level faultfinding activities on an integrated satellite. For example, continuity checks, functional checks, live voltage measurements, and leak tests.
• Author new or revised assembly work procedures and documentation as required and ensure they are aligned with industry standards and practices.
• Follow department policy for As-built accuracy, Non-conformance and quality process while in the manufacturing environment.

You'll bring these qualifications as an AIT Technician I:

• 2+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the development and production of space systems or satellite componentry
• Understanding of electromechanical assembly, tooling, test, and quality techniques.

You'll bring these qualifications as an AIT Technician II:

• 5+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the development and production of space systems or satellite componentry
• Understanding of electromechanical assembly, tooling, test, and quality techniques.

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Experience using electronic testing equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, network analyzer and multimeters.
• Familiar with ISO 9000 or AS9100 requirements
• Experience with adhering to and developing industry standard environments (ESD safe zones and clean room)
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13
• Experience performing accurate measurements and quality inspections using calibrated tools such as calipers or micrometers.

Additional requirements:

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to work a Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm shift