Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Lead Fabrication Technician - A Shift

Long Beach, CA

Work authorization required$35k-$50kDetected 23 days ago

About the role

  • Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
  • Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
  • Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the fabrication and Test team.
  • Perform high-pressure pneumatic operations (GN2/HE) and hydrostatic testing.
  • Handle LN2/cryogenic components during testing procedures and document results.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with EDM, Orbital tube welding, deburring, welding, and clean line operations.
  • Hands-on experience with valves, regulators, pressure relief valves, pressure transducers, and check valves.
  • Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Knowledgeable about various materials used in fabrication, including metals, plastics, and composites.

Nice to have

  • Experience performing torquing, safety/lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak).
  • Knowledge of various materials used in fabrication, including metals, plastics, and composites.
  • A&P, trade, or industry certification.
  • Experience with inventory control and in-space testing.

Compensation

  • Range (CA Only)
  • We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
  • It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
  • Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.
  • We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
  • We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Equal opportunity

  • Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful U

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