Rocket Lab · 1 month ago
Avionics Manufacturing Technician II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Avionics Manufacturing Technician II is responsible for building and testing components of the Rutherford rocket engine, utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques and ensuring the quality of electrical assemblies.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Follow work instructions and offer recommendations for continuous improvement
Speak openly and elevate concerns / recommendations to Leading Hand
Think creatively, and question status quo
Actively contribute to local 5S work center
Identify and highlight abnormalities
Complete assigned special projects and scheduled jobs
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience with electrical assemblies and components
High School diploma or GED
PCB assembly experience
Soldering and/or harnessing of small electrical assemblies
Use of common tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, soldering irons
Preferred
Inspect PCB and wiring assemblies meet customer workmanship standards
Use of specialist tools and equipment; wire strippers, torque drivers, milliohmmeter, multimeter, DC power supply, etc
Experience testing components, sub-assemblies, and operating test equipment
Operate thermal chambers, functional test equipment, and perform software driven tests
Knowledge of standard industry Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) policy
Manufacture electronic components to NASA workmanship standards using either IPC-J-STD-001 or IPC-610
Manufacture electrical harnesses to IPC-620 standards
Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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