Launch Technician - IST
Rocket LabHawke's Bay, New Zealand
Posted September 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in rocket launches and spacecraft operations. The company is renowned for its Electron launch vehicle, the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, and is developing advanced rockets like HASTE and Neutron. Rocket Lab designs and manufactures components for satellites and constellations for missions to various celestial bodies, offering unparalleled precision and reliability in the industry.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Launch Technician - IST to support delivering rocket launches at its Electron launch site in Mahia, New Zealand. The role involves testing, integrating, and launching Electron stages, working with a tight team, and contributing to the development of a reusable launch vehicle. This position is a key part of Rocket Lab’s mission to unlock the potential of space for better life on Earth.
Requirements
- Trade qualified
- 3+ years of electrical or mechanical industrial experience
- Pneumatics and fluids experience
- Understanding of electrical systems
- Basic competency in computer and data systems