Production Technician -III

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.

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

As a Production Technician based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to assist in production, process improvements, yield and day to day sustaining work in the PV CIC (Photovoltaic Coverglass Interconnect Cell) Production department. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

• Support sustaining activities to maximize yield and productivity of fab operation
• Works with operations to maximize project completion
• Assist Engineering in qualification/troubleshooting of welding and glassing equipment
• Assist Engineering in training of new CIC operators
• Assist Engineering in writing work instructions / certification documents for the CIC area
• Execute experiments or special operations on CIC products as directed by Engineering

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years of experience in at least ONE of the following:
• Manufacturing experience in a semiconductor fab OR
• Military equipment maintenance experience OR
• Experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
• High School Diploma or GED

• 5+ years of experience in at least ONE of the following:
• Manufacturing experience in a semiconductor fab OR
• Military equipment maintenance experience OR
• Experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience writing and reviewing work instruction is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with trouble shooting procedures (RCCA) is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with tack-welding a plus but not required
• Experience with any of these areas are a plus:
  Programming, Vision systems, soldering, SQL, JMP, robotic automation tools
• Excellent…