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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Technician - Materials Development and Testing, Neutron

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Full-timeAuckland, New ZealandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or a high school qualification with at least 3 years of relevant technical experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a materials testing laboratory or related function.
  • Hands-on experience preparing and testing composite materials.
  • Proficiency in operating universal testing machines, data acquisition systems, and precision measurement tools.
  • Understanding of ASTM test standards, including D3039, D3410, D790, and E8.
  • Knowledge of composite material structures and failure modes.
  • Familiarity with post-processing test data in Python, Matlab, or equivalent software.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting test campaigns for design, manufacturing, or development stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare composite and metallic specimens for testing to international standards, including cutting, machining, and surface preparation using diamond saws, CNC mills, and surface preparation equipment.
  • Build test articles from composites, metallics, textiles, and insulation assemblies for mechanical and thermal testing.
  • Apply strain gauges, extensometers, thermocouples, and RTDs to samples.
  • Bond specimens and assemble fixtures, including lap shear and fracture toughness fixtures, using appropriate adhesives and curing procedures.
  • Condition specimens in environmental chambers according to test requirements.
  • Execute mechanical, thermal, and environmental tests using commercial and development equipment to test and characterize materials.
  • Document specimen geometry, fibre orientation, batch numbers, and processing to maintain full traceability.
  • Collaborate with development engineers to design and implement tailored test methodologies for non-standard characterization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aerospace or defense industry experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or Materials Science.
  • Familiarity with ASTM standards, including D3039, D3410, D790, and E8, or MIL-HDBK-17.
  • Familiarity with MIL-Handbook 17 Volume 1 Polymer Matrix Composites Guidelines for Characterization of Structural Materials.
  • Experience with advanced composites, including carbon fibre, aramid, or prepreg systems.
  • AS9100, ISO 17025, or Nadcap Materials Testing certification.
  • Statistical process control training.
  • Data analysis in Python, Matlab, or similar software.
  • Adhesive bonding certification.
  • Experience coordinating third-party test activities.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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