Composite Technician, Levels I-IV (Pipeline)

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Composite Technician I-IV to join their team at the Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD. This role involves the build and assembly of composite components for the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure. The Composite Technician will contribute to missions supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and technology demonstrations.Rocket Lab is looking for someone who embodies hard work, determination, innovation, and teamwork.Responsibilities:

• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
• Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
• Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems
• Integration of mechanical hardware
• Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience OR 2+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR 2+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment (experience requirements vary based on level)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Math Skills (Intermediate Math Skills required for levels II-IV)
• Knowledge of tool use (Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments)
• Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
• Experience working with material data sheets
• Shop organization and cleanliness
• Use of personal protective equipment

Benefits:

• Company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Free snacks/drinks onsite