Mechanical Technician IActive$39K

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

What you'll do

• Perform mechanical integration of space hardware in a clean environment

• Integrate electrical subassemblies into mechanical housings

• Assemble and focus opto-mechanical subassemblies

• Conduct functional and performance testing of reaction wheel and star tracker subassemblies and units

• Perform final inspections (mass and photography) of parts, subassemblies, and integrated units

• Install bearings into reaction wheel assemblies

What they're looking for

• Apply lubricant/grease to rotary components with precision
• Shim reaction wheels to achieve clearances and bearing preloads with precision
• Perform bulk cleaning of components using an ultrasonic cleaner and manual cleaning with isopropanol
• Occasionally rework or modify fixtures and production components