Avionics Technician

Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

Life at Rocket Lab

About the role

As a member of the Avionics Harness Production team, you will have the opportunity to work with modern avionics components and systems, test equipment and a limited number of simple mechanical systems.

You will
carry out all aspects of harness assembly, testing, troubleshooting and rework. This is all focused on quality and built to meet the production schedule.

Essential skills

• Precision harness assembly experience
• Comfortable with high precision crimping, soldering and harness termination tasks
• Comfortable working to exacting standards, including cleanliness for oxygen service
• Have a sound understanding of standard industry ESD
• Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect wiring assemblies to a high workmanship standard
• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including soldering and wire harnessing

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility.
• Takes initiative
• Remains calm under pressure
• Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets

Rocket Lab Employee Benefits

• The opportunity to work on innovative and groundbreaking technology
• An employee stock purchase program
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks

Rocket Lab merchandise

• Tshirts, mission patches etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year
• Career pathway and succession plan

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State._
• 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._

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

• For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations._
• Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here _ITAR Regulations._

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