Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Propulsion Assembly Technician II/III - B Shift
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25/hr - $40/hr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. The Propulsion Assembly Technician is responsible for building sub-assemblies for the Rutherford rocket engine and supporting the Propulsion Production Manager with deliverables for internal leadership and investors.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work on a high caliber cross functional team
Test rocket hardware
Build turbo pumps and rocket engines
Watch the hardware you build make fire and go to space
Qualification
Required
2+ years of mechanical assembly experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
Talented with mechanical assembly tools (i.e.: pressure testing equipment and welding preparation)
Talented with electrical assembly tools (i.e.: bench testing and measuring instruments)
High school diploma or GED
Preferred
8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
Experience performing; torquing, safety and/or lock wire installation, assembly per work instructions, and environment tests (proof and leak)
A&P, trade, or industry certified
Experience with in-space mechanical assemblies preferred
Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes and continued product development
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
Sherwood News
2026-01-07
2026-01-07
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