Rocket Lab · 5 hours ago
R&D Technician I-III
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The R&D Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, building and testing engineering parts, and conducting experiments to develop new space solar products.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Make hands-on contributions to real hardware that operates in space
Participate in the development of leading space solar technology
Develop expertise in the use and maintenance of testing and manufacturing equipment:
Setup and maintain lab space
Perform minor repairs and calibration of equipment
Develop and apply proficiency in assembling space solar panels, specialized tooling and test articles:
Configure and build new hardware
Create new work instructions and update existing ones
Perform experiments to support engineering projects, involving:
New materials
New processes
New equipment
Lead the configuration of new products, processes, and test articles:
Drawings
Part numbers
Work instructions
Hardware configuration documents
Test plans
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
2+ years of technical experience in a production or manufacturing environment
5+ years of technical experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Preferred
Associate's degree in a two-year trade school or community college
Experience in a high-tech manufacturing company or R&D laboratory
Proficiency operating and maintaining manufacturing or laboratory equipment
Experience with the assembly of solar panels
Experience with resistance welding equipment and processes
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
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