A&P Mechanic- All Levels

The role

A&P Technicians will build and assemble Neutron launch vehicle components and refurbish previously flown launch vehicles. This role involves working on carbon fiber structures, mechanical structures, and related components.

What you will do

• Building carbon fiber structures, mechanical structures and related components
• Uphold shop cleanliness and organization
• Utilize Proper PPE
• Integration of Mechanical Hardware

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• A&P License or relevant Military experience in fixed or rotor wing maintenance
• Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
• A&P Certification or Military Equivalent
• Experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance
• 2+ years of experience for Mechanic II
• 5+ years of experience for Mechanic III
• 8+ years of experience for Senior Mechanic
• Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated height small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
• Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment

Nice to have

• 2+ years experience in new space or aerospace industry
• Depot level mechanic work on aircraft
• Military field experience is a significant advantage
• Experience with scheduled maintenance at the C&D check level

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• discounted employee stock purchase program
• free snacks/drinks onsite

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce
• For New Zealand offices, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers

About the company

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. They build real hardware for meaningful missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.