Rocket Lab · 5 hours ago
Composite Rocket Build Technician - all levels
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $40/hrRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. They are seeking Composite Rocket Build Technicians to assemble composite components for the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure at their production facility.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assembly of composite rocket 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
You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required
Utilize Proper PPE
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of or experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
High School Diploma or GED
Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers
Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
Minimum 5+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
Minimum 8+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers
Preferred
Experienced in Core bond and Splicing
Broad Industry manufacturing experience
Aerospace industry experience
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
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
Free snacks/drinks onsite
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
Founded in 2006
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
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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