Vehicle Integration Technician

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 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 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, 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.

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, 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.

If you're interested in joining a high‑performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean‑sheet development of a reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Join the Vehicle Integration team as a Vehicle Integration Technician I‑IV, where you will play a pivotal role in the installation of mechanical, electrical, and fluids components along with integrated systems testing of Neutron launch vehicles. Our team is comprised of highly skilled integration technicians with a diverse background and various fields of expertise working seamlessly together to see the launch vehicle through production from integration all the way to day‑of‑launch activities.

The ability to adapt and employ a versatile skillset is essential.

• Install fluids, avionics, and all other components onto the launch vehicle and troubleshoot and complete functional tests of the fully integrated launch vehicle.
• Engage in hands‑on work with tools, equipment, and facilities to build, launch, or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.
• Adhere to high precision standards in assembly tasks, including crimping, soldering, and harness termination.
• Conduct inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet stringent workmanship standards.
• Actively contribute to setting up local 5S work centers.
• Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high‑priority tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Vehicle Integration Technician I

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the assembly and testing in one or more of the following: fluids component integration/fabrication, avionics component integration/fabrication, vehicle component integration, systems testing and troubleshooting.

Vehicle Integration Technician II

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the assembly and testing in one or more of the following: avionics component integration/fabrication, vehicle component integration, systems testing and troubleshooting, fluids component integration/fabrication.

Vehicle Integration Technician III

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the assembly and testing in one or more of the following: fluids component integration/fabrication, avionics component integration/fabrication, vehicle component integration, systems testing and troubleshooting.

Vehicle Integration Technician IV

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in the assembly and testing in one or more of the following: fluids component integration/fabrication, avionics component integration/fabrication, vehicle component integration, systems…