Assembly Integration and Test Technician III / Senior - B Shift

MANUFACTURING

Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers.

ASSEMBLY INTEGRATION & TEST TECHNICIAN III / SENIOR ASSEMBLY INTEGRATION & TEST TECHNICIAN 

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the AIT Technician III/Senior AIT Technician will be trained on Rocket Lab systems and procedures in Electron Avionics Production while also supporting the space systems department to mature processes. The AIT Technician needs to be able to transverse both R&D and Manufacturing environments with ease and have high attention to detail in order to support rapid prototyping and production of Explorer, Lightning, Pioneer and Photon related satellites and satellite componentry.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Assembly Integration & Test Technician III or Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Perform development and production of Space System componentry and Satellites with minimal documentation and oversight.
• Utilizing detailed knowledge of electronic and mechanical fabrication methods to assemble or perform rework. Components include Fluid Systems, Propulsion Systems, Reaction Wheels, Star trackers, Deep Space Radios, Magnetorquers, Flight Computers and Solar Panel Arrays.
• Perform tests on prototyping hardware with minimal direction from engineers.
• Manufacture and integrate space standard harnesses.
• Mechanically integrate space system components and associated hardware while adhering to all technical and environmental processes
• Perform system level faultfinding activities on an integrated satellite. For example, continuity checks, functional checks, live voltage measurements, and leak tests.  
• Author new or revised assembly work procedures and documentation as required and ensure they are aligned with industry standards and practices.
• Follow department policy for As-built accuracy, Non-conformance and quality process while in the manufacturing environment.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN AIT TECHNICAN III:  

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with working on flight hardware, satellites, or other high-reliability systems
• HS Diploma or GED.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR AIT TECHNICAN:  

• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools, bench testing, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with working on flight hardware, satellites, or other high-reliability systems
• HS Diploma or GED.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience using electronic testing equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, network analyzer and multimeters.
• Familiar with ISO 9000 or AS9100 requirements
• Experience with adhering to and developing industry standard environments (ESD safe zones and clean room)
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620C and/or AC 43.13
• Experience performing accurate measurements and quality inspections using calibrated tools such as calipers or micrometers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Willing to work B Shift (Monday – Thursday 3:15pm - 1:45am)
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time 
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents 
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment 
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed