Operator I​/II, Production

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. The rockets and satellites we build enable space missions supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate research, national security, and technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become a frequently launched U.S. rocket and has delivered satellites to orbit. Our Space Systems team designs and builds satellites, payloads, and components, and supports missions with NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

We build complete spacecraft and the components that allow them to thrive in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our team has enabled missions ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security and defense initiatives.

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we are seeking Operator I/II, Production to join our production team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We are a leading provider of solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications, and we are the world’s only vertically integrated, end-to-end supplier of satellite solar arrays, with products powering over 1,000 satellites in orbit.

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you will have an assigned shift, but training hours may vary e shifts may qualify for a shift differential on base pay depending on hours and schedule.

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these positions can be hired at the Operator I or Operator II level)

• Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices and in the assembly and test of production units
• Set up and prepare work station/assembly fixtures
• Read and comprehend basic drawings and schematics
• Identify failure discrepancies per visual and/or written descriptions
• Use visual aids such as microscopes and eye loops
• Utilize computer hardware and software, including MS Office
• Collect and record data
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos
• Work with various kinds of test equipment
• Operate UV curing systems and thermal curing ovens, and handle chemicals as required by team/shift

• High school diploma or GED

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or other highly regulated industry

• Knowledge of ESD and cleanroom procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to hear and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees
• Capable of multitasking and working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with computing rate, ratio, and percentages; as well as drawing and interpreting bar graphs

• Stand and walk extended periods (8+ hours) on the production floor
• Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs
• Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

We are on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and accountability. We pride ourselves on collaboration and delivering results under pressure.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers to ensure eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR regulations. You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of eligible countries.