Avionics Harness Technician (Evening Shift) Verified today
About the role
As an Avionics Technician at Rocket Lab, you will build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. Work includes HV battery assembly, wire harness crimping and construction, and precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components.
Shift pattern: Monday to Thursday, 15:00 to 01:30. This gives you a three-day weekend every weekend, plus an evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance is available if required.
Essential requirements
- Trade qualification in a relevant industry, or 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
- Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
- Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
- Good eyesight to inspect PCBs and wiring assemblies to high workmanship standards
- Ability to manufacture components to high workmanship standard, including soldering and wire harnessing
Desired skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work effectively in a team and autonomously
- Read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
- High work ethic, seeking more responsibility, able to work long hours if required
- Takes initiative and remains calm under pressure
- Computer literate and comfortable with smartphones and tablets
Benefits
- Employee stock purchase program
- Access to world-leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise (T-shirts, mission patches)
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
- Additional parental leave entitlements
- Vibrant team culture with social activities
- 4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern
- Evening shift allowance
Important eligibility requirements
Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers. Due to United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 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.