Harness Technician II/III

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 space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.  

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. 

MANUFACTURING

Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing team are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers.

HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II/III

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Harness Manufacturing Technician II/III is responsible for building and testing harnesses for Space Systems satellites and launch systems. Harness Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for a broad range of responsibilities including soldering, wire harnessing, PCB assembly, functional testing, operating thermal chambers, creative ideas, and offer continuous improvement recommendations.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• 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. 
• Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high priority tasks.

(This position can be hired as a Harness Manufacturing Technician II or Harness Manufacturing Technician III Level)

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN II:

• 2+ years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
• High School diploma, GED, or 5+ years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma 
• Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A HARNESS MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN III:

• 5+ years of experience with electrical harness assembly and testing to an Aerospace standard or equivalent high-reliability field.
• High School diploma, GED or 8+ years of applicable electrical and/or testing experience in lieu of diploma 
• Experience assembling per manufacturing instructions and drawings.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Inspect PCB and wiring assemblies meet customer workmanship standards.
• Use of specialist tools and equipment; wire strippers, HiPot Testers, DMC Hand Crimpers, Banding Tools, Automatic Wire-Stripping Machine, DMC Pneumatic Crimpers, Back shell Torqueing Tools, Pin Retention Testers, Multimeters.
• IPC-WHMA-A-620 certified.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time 
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents 
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment 
• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces 
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed 

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one co