Rocket Lab
Aerospace
ApprenticeAerospaceTechnician
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“Apprentice Aerospace Technician at Rocket Lab. Skills: Aerospace technician, Rocket production. Integrate mechanical components. Integrate electrical components”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Background check, Nationality checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-4 years paid training, Eligibility to access ITAR regulated equipment
Nice to Have
Previous hands-on experience with mechanical or electronic mechanisms
What You'll Do.
Integrate mechanical components
Integrate electrical components
Perform final assembly
Qualify Electron rocket
Adhere to quality standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Production team; Vehicle integration team
Full Job Description
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. BUILDING ELECTRON AT ROCKET LAB: Are you hands-on, eager to learn, and ready to kickstart an exciting career in the aerospace industry? If you’re ready to take on a challenge and learn a trade that’s truly out of this world, Rocket Lab wants YOU! Rocket Lab’s Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world’s most frequently-launched rockets, and our team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others’ back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: As part of the Production team at Rocket Lab, the Vehicle Integration team is responsible for the integration of all mechanical and electrical components, final assembly, testing and qualification of the Electron rocket. This team are the last hands that touch the rocket before it heads to the launch pad! You will be trained by industry lead
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