Launch Technician, Electrical

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our rockets and satellites enable some of the most ambitious global missions, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change mitigation, national security, and new technology demonstrations.

• Fit out, assemble, and install launch pad electrical systems, including control hardware and RF equipment.
• Build industrial electrical hardware, instrumentation, and control power systems.
• Install harnesses and wiring for extra low voltage systems through 500 V systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on launch pad and range control systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance and inspection procedures for electrical systems.
• Support launch vehicle, launch pad, and launch operations during integration and checkouts.
• Perform routine maintenance and upgrades of launch electrical systems.
• Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Travel domestically and for short international training periods as required.
• Support training and development of team members as the team grows.

• Current U.S. passport or ability to obtain one.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in avionics/electrical hardware build, installation, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Top Secret clearance (DOD top secret) and ability to obtain a DOD top secret clearance.

• Current U.S. passport or ability to obtain one.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in avionics/electrical hardware build, installation, repair, and/or maintenance.
• Top Secret clearance (DOD top secret) and ability to obtain a DOD top secret clearance.

• Vision required: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.
• Must be physically able to sit, use hands and fingers, operate keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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