Mechanical Technician IIActive$63K
The opportunity
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. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…
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
