Propulsion Technician (evening Shift)

Propulsion Technician (Evening Shift)

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 Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Rocket Lab's Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world's most frequently-launched rockets, is the fastest commercial launch to reach 56 launches in the world! The team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others' back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again.

What You'll Get To Do

The Propulsion Technician team works closely with engineering and production teams to achieve the highest product quality and safety standards for Electron propulsion.

Propulsion Technicians receive engines and components from Production departments and complete the final assembly, testing and any maintenance activities require for those engines at the Test Complex.

Testing involves acceptance, qualification and sometimes development testing for the Rutherford engines, Curie engines and Electron stages. In addition to testing, facility infrastructure work is required from time to time to support maintenance, upgrades and contributions to new projects.

Propulsion Technicians are given a primary responsibility in one of three WorkCentre's (Engine Test, Stage Test or Propulsion Assembly) and cross functional collaboration is in support of another WorkCentre as agreed with Management. As a Technician, you will be hands on, working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule.

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• Trade qualified and must be able to demonstrate 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proven industry experience with mechanical and electrical production or maintenance activities
• Capable of following a process without fault and show an impeccable attention to detail
• Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standard
• Experienced working with PPE and safety processes on/in hazardous equipment and environments
• Experienced working in clean room environments including oxygen service cleanliness
• Able to quickly identify and communicate deviations and has an eye for continuous improvement
• Appropriate trade certificate in Mechanical or Electrical assembly

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility. Able to work long hours if required
• Takes initiative & remains calm under pressure
• Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets

This role will be 40 hours per week; 4 days per week on evening shift. (Mon – Thurs 1500 – 0130)

If you would like to know more or receive a full position description apply now! All applications are considered and reviewed.