Composite Technician - Assembly
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Rocket Lab
Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
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.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
As part of the Production team at Rocket Lab, the Composites team is responsible for building and assembling numerous parts of the Electron rocket. From pressurized tanks, Structural Assemblies, Propellent Filters right through to Payload hardware and Heat shields. You will undertake all aspects of the build required during production, while adhering to Rocket Lab’s High Standards of Quality, as well as meeting the schedule demand set out by the production leadership team.
As a Composite 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.
We currently have openings on both our Day ( Mon - Fri 06:00 - 14:30) and Evening (Mon - Thurs 15:00 - 01:30)
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Trade qualified in relevant industry or must be able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems
- Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems
- Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures
- Interpret and apply laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality
- Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace
- Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality
- Previous experience in multi-layer insulation (MLI) and heat-shield materials
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<
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