Composite Technician (Evening Shift)

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 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.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

As part of the Production team at Rocket Lab, the Composites team is responsible for building and assembling numerous parts of the Electron rocket. From pressurized tanks, structural assemblies, propellant filters right through to payload hardware and heat shields. You will undertake all aspects of the build required during production, while adhering to Rocket Lab’s high standards of quality and meeting the schedule demand set out by the production leadership team.

As a Composite Technician, you will be hands‑on, working with tools, equipment and / or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule.

We currently have openings on evening shift Monday to Thursday (15 : 00 to 01 : 30). So, you can enjoy a 3‑day weekend, every weekend and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance will be provided if required.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade qualified in relevant industry or must be able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Precision lamination skills of prepreg systems
• Precision lamination skills of tooling prepreg systems
• Knowledge of bagging for oven and autoclave cures
• Interpret and apply laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality
• Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace
• Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality
• Previous experience in multi‑layer insulation (MLI) and heat‑shield materials

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Apply now! All applications are reviewed and considered.

WHAT TO EXPECT

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.

US CITIZENSHIP AND EXPORT REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise have the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and / or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application / interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from applying / interviewing. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

NEW ZEALAND CITIZENSHIP AND EXPORT REQUIREMENTS

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, 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.

Under these Regulations, 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. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Rocket Lab is required to comply with U.S. export compliance laws & regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations restrict whom Rocket Lab can share materials with, and whom can receive those materials. Access to these materials is required for employment at Rocket Lab; being unable to meet these export compliance requirements means you will be ineligible for employment at Rocket Lab.

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