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Rocket Lab · Middle River, MD · Electronics · first seen 2026-08-12
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About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. We build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine.

About Neutron

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron delivers cost-effective and reliable launch capability leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program.

The Role

Join the Vehicle Integration team as an Avionics Technician (I-IV), where you will play a pivotal role in the installation of mechanical, electrical, and fluids components along with integrated systems testing of Neutron launch vehicles. The team comprises highly skilled integration technicians with diverse backgrounds working seamlessly together to see the launch vehicle through production from integration all the way to day-of-launch activities. The ability to adapt and employ a versatile skillset is essential.

What You'll Do

  • Install fluids, avionics, and all other components onto the launch vehicle along with troubleshooting and completing functional tests of the fully integrated launch vehicle
  • Engage in hands-on work with tools, equipment, and facilities to build, launch, or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules
  • Adhere to high precision standards in assembly tasks, including crimping, soldering, and harness termination
  • Conduct inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet stringent workmanship standards
  • Actively contribute to setting up local 5S work centers
  • Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high-priority tasks

Avionics Technician I

  • Experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms
  • Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
  • Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
  • Harness installation and fabrication: crimping, soldering and harness tie in
  • Use specialist tools and equipment: wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply
  • Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
  • Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing

Avionics Technician II

  • 2+ years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms
  • Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
  • Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
  • Harness installation and fabrication: crimping, soldering and harness tie in
  • Use specialist tools and equipment: wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply
  • Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
  • Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing

Avionics Technician III

  • 5+ years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms
  • Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
  • Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
  • Harness installation and fabrication: crimping, soldering and harness tie in
  • Use specialist tools and equipment: wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply
  • Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
  • Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing

Senior Avionics Technician

  • 8+ years of experience across a variety of avionics or electrical systems across multiple platforms
  • Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
  • Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
  • Harness installation and fabrication: crimping, soldering and harness tie in
  • Use specialist tools and equipment: wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmeter, multimeter, DC power supply
  • Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
  • Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing

Nice to Have

  • Maintenance skills including troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing
  • Ability to read and build assembly drawings
  • Experience and comfortability with equipment including forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches
  • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work to exacting standards
  • Good level of eyesight for inspecting assemblies and manufacturing components to high workmanship standards
  • Ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently
  • Capable of reading, understanding, and following manufacturing instructions and drawings
  • High work ethic with a proactive approach; willingness to take on more responsibility and work long hours if required
  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to remain calm under pressure

Physical Requirements

  • Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
  • Climb ladders and work at elevated height
  • Work in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed