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Rocket Lab · 3 hours ago

Lead Fluids Technician - B Shift

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$35/hr - $50/hr

10+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Lead Fluids Technician will lead the fluids technician team, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex fluid system challenges related to the Archimedes engine.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the fluid’s technician team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex fluid system challenges

Serve as the subject matter expert for tube bending, fluid system assembly, and inspection processes

Qualification

CNC tube bendingFluid system assemblyTube bending machinesAviation experienceFluid system inspectionTechnical guidanceTeam coordinationTroubleshooting supportSoft skills

Required

10+ years' experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry

CNC tube bending background

OTW background

High school diploma or GED

Preferred

Expertise in advanced tube bending and fabrication for fluid systems using materials such as titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel

Experience in assembling and installing fluid systems, including tubing, fittings, valves, and other components, ensuring precise alignment and optimal functionality

Proficiency in operating and calibrating tube bending machines (e.g., BLM Smart, Eaton Leonard VB) and utilizing related software (e.g., VGP)

Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, standards