Full-Time

Mechanical Technician I-IV

Pipeline

Posted on 9/11/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$22 - $40Hourly

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

Essex, MD, USA

Position available at Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance OR
  • 2+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR
  • 2+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Knowledge of the following tool use (or if no previous experience, open to training on):
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Caliper
  • Micrometers
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Precision measurement instruments
  • familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
  • Experience working with material data sheets
  • Shop organization and cleanliness
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance OR
  • experience in composite or lamination experience OR
  • 4+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR
  • 4+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
  • Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers
  • Intermediate Math Skills
  • Experience in the use of the following tools to achieve complex composite assemblies:
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Caliper
  • Micrometers
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Precision measurement instruments
  • familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
  • Experience working with material data sheets
  • Shop organization and cleanliness
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance OR
  • 7+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR
  • 7+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
  • Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers
  • Intermediate Math Skills
  • Significant on the job experience of the following tool use to achieve complex composite assemblies:
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Caliper
  • Micrometers
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Precision measurement instruments
  • familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
  • Experience working with material data sheets
  • Shop organization and cleanliness
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • 12+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance OR
  • 13+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR
  • 13+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
  • Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
  • Intermediate Math Skills
  • Experience training and mentoring newer composite technicians on industry standards and specific processes
  • Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies:
  • Pneumatic tools
  • Caliper
  • Micrometers
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Precision measurement instruments
  • familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
  • Experience working with material data sheets
  • Shop organization and cleanliness
  • Use of personal protective equipment
Responsibilities
  • Work on a high caliber cross functional team
  • Building mechanical structures and related components
  • Watch the hardware you build evolve into a completed Rocket and go to space.

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron rocket, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity for its reliability, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and efficiency. The company's goal is to make space more accessible for both private and public sector organizations, facilitating advancements in areas like national security, scientific research, and climate monitoring.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in hypersonic tech expands Rocket Lab's service offerings.
  • Collaboration with Air Force enhances capabilities in national security space launches.
  • Investment from Pier 88 indicates strong financial confidence in Rocket Lab.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to Moon, Mars, and private Venus mission.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a leader in carbon fiber composites.

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