Avionics Technician (Evening Shift)

About Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. We are also developing Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift reusable launch vehicle, and designing a line of satellites for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, including components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. What You’ll Get to Do As an Avionics Technician you will be hands‑on, working with tools and equipment to build and assemble all electronic components of the Electron launch vehicle. Duties include HV battery assembly, crimping and constructing wire harnesses, and precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components. Shift Details Evening shift Monday to Thursday (15:00 to 01:30). You’ll enjoy a 3‑day weekend every week and an additional evening shift allowance. Relocation assistance is available if required. Essential Skills Trade qualified in a relevant industry and/or 2+ years of relevant experience Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment Understanding of standard industry ESD policy Excellent visual inspection skills for PCBs and wiring assemblies Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including soldering and wire harnessing Desired Skills Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Team player with the ability to work autonomously Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings High work ethic, willing to take on responsibility and work long hours if required Takes initiative and remains calm under pressure Computer literate, comfortable using smartphones and tablets Employee Benefits Opportunity to work on innovative and ground‑breaking technology Employee stock purchase program Access to world‑leading experts for career development Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks Rocket Lab merchandise – T‑shirts, mission patches, etc. Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross Additional parental leave entitlements Vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year 4 days on / 3 days off shift pattern Evening shift allowance Important Information For Candidates Seeking to Work in U.S. Offices Only To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process should contact Giulia Johnson at [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. For Candidates Seeking to Work in New Zealand Offices Only Background checks, including nationality checks, will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. These checks are required to ensure eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. ITAR. Under these regulations you may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, a NATO member, or another permitted country. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr