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Assembly Integration & Test Technician II - A Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Production · first seen 2026-10-24
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About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. Our Space Systems team has enabled over 1,700 missions, from interplanetary exploration to national security, including work with NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.

The Role

Based onsite in Long Beach, CA, you'll perform spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship. You'll build and integrate flight hardware by following engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures, demonstrating proficiency in electrical and mechanical assembly techniques.

What You'll Do

  • Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
  • Install electrical and mechanical hardware including harnesses, avionics components, heaters, RTDs, brackets, connectors, and other flight hardware.
  • Utilize electrical and mechanical assembly tools, measurement equipment, and calibrated tooling safely and effectively.
  • Perform functional checks, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and other production verification activities.
  • Support spacecraft functional testing, comprehensive performance testing (CPT), and environmental test campaigns.
  • Support spacecraft propulsion integration activities including hardware installation, pressure testing, leak testing, and system verification.
  • Support critical spacecraft lifts utilizing overhead cranes, mobile gantries, and approved lifting fixtures while adhering to safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or demonstrated equivalent competency, preferably in aerospace.
  • Experience following industry standards related to ESD, FOD, Tool Control, 5S, HAZMAT, and calibration.
  • Familiar with cleanroom environments and aerospace cleanliness requirements.
  • Proficient in harness fabrication and installation, including routing, lacing, shielding, clamping, and cable management.
  • Experience installing avionics hardware such as electronic components, heaters, RTDs, connectors, and associated spacecraft hardware.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and manufacturing work instructions.
  • Hands-on experience using electrical assembly tools and test equipment including wire strippers, crimp tools, cable tie guns, multimeters, insulation resistance testers, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
  • Hands-on experience using mechanical assembly tools including torque drivers, torque wrenches, pneumatic and electric tools, Cleco fasteners, calipers, feeler gauges, and radius gauges.
  • HS Diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

  • Current IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification.
  • Current J-STD-001 certification.
  • NCCCO Certified Rigger.
  • Experience developing or improving manufacturing work instructions.
  • Experience supporting MRB, NCR, RCCA, or 5-Why investigations.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training.
  • Experience with SAP, MES, ERP, or other manufacturing execution systems.
  • GD&T interpretation.
  • Experience supporting design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
  • Experience supporting customer inspections or mission-critical hardware reviews.
  • Cross-functional expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including avionics, propulsion, structures, harnessing, environmental test, and spacecraft integration.

Physical Requirements

  • Willing to work A Shift (Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm).
  • Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces.
  • Climb ladders and work at elevated height, in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas.
  • Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping.
  • Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment.
  • Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
  • Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay range (CA only): $25-$31 USD. Base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits include Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero-cost HDHP with HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.

Employment Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), lawfully admitted refugee, or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.