Lead Fluids Technician - B 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 to 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 efforts 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, while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business design and builds a wide line of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Lead

Fluids Technician

Based out of Rocket Lab’s Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Lead Fluids Technician is responsible for supporting the fluids sub‑assemblies for the Archimedes engine.

What you’ll get to do:

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the fluid’s technician team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex fluid system challenges.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for tube bending, fluid system assembly, and inspection processes.

You’ll bring these qualifications as a Lead Fluids Technician

• 10+ years’ experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• OTW background.
• High school diploma or GED.

These qualifications would be nice to have

• Expertise in advanced tube bending and fabrication for fluid systems using materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Experience in assembling and installing fluid systems, including tubing, fittings, valves, and other components, ensuring precise alignment and optimal functionality.
• Proficiency in operating and calibrating tube bending machines (e.g., BLM Smart, Eaton Leonard VB) and utilizing related software (e.g., VGP).
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM standards.

Additional requirements

• Willing to work Monday – Friday (6:00 am‑2:30 pm or 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm).
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – at least 8 hours.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$35 – $50 USD per hour.

Benefits

Rocket Lab offers a robust benefits package, including medical HMO and PPO, 100% company‑sponsored HSA, dental and vision, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, flexible spending, dependent care savings, parental leave, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, equity, and additional perks such as a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging, onsite gym, and more.

ITAR Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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