Composite Rocket Build Technician - all levels

NEUTRON

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. 

Note: We are currently seeking Composite Rocket Build Technicians levels I-Senior for future opportunities at our Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD. 

COMPOSITE ROCKET BUILD TECHNICIAN I, II, III, Senior

Composite Rocket Build Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Composite Technicians will be responsible for the build and assembly of Composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:  

• Assembly of composite rocket 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 
• Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using 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 and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.  
• You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required. 
• Utilize Proper PPE 

NOTE: This requisition can be hired at a