# Composite Development Technician, all levels at Rocket Lab

> United States · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Arocketlab%3A7853632003 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Rocket Lab](https://alderhq.app/companies/rocket-lab)
- Location text: Middle River, MD; Space Structures Complex (SSC)
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Middle River, MD; Space Structures Complex (SSC)")
- Posted: 2026-08-11 (85 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7853632003

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 12000): p25 $62k, median $100k, p75 $162k

## Description (the employer's text)

### ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program.

### Composite Development Technician- All Levels

Composite Development Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. Composite Development Technicians are specialists with key skills in composite process development, ability to work with highly complex laminates and bonded joints, and ability to perform highly complex composite repair work. The Composite Development Technicians will be responsible for the most critical development work for the build and assembly of Composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure, as well as key repairs, modifications, and upgrades required to ensure our launch vehicle is continuously improving.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

- Work with manufacturing engineering to develop advanced manufacturing processes for: complex laminates, challenging bonded joints, and large structural assemblies.
- Development of techniques and methods to streamline the assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
- Composite layup of highly complex laminates, including development of methods to ensure accurate placement of plies, inserts, honeycomb core, etc.
- Application of advanced measurement techniques to ensure proper reference points and adherence to drawing datum structure, including definitions in rework or repair documentation.
- Integration of mechanical hardware to a high degree of precision. Includes re-installation, repair (e.g. fastener up-sizing), and precision drilling through both carbon fiber and multi-material stacks.
- Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.
- You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.
NOTE: This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level I, II, III, OR SENIOR

### YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT TECH I

- Experience in composite component R&D, military equipment composite repair and maintenance (military or civilian
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using various hand and power tools
### YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT TECH II

- 2+ years of experience in composite component R&D, military equipment composite repair and maintenance (military or civilian
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using various hand and power tools
### YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT TECH III

- 5+ years of experience in composite component R&D, military equipment composite repair and maintenance (military or civilian
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using various hand and power tools
### YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT TECH

- 8+ years of experience in composite component R&D, military equipment composite repair and maintenance (military or civilian
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience using various hand and power tools
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

- Experienced in Core bond and Splicing
- Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
- 5+ years composite experience
- Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
- Resin infusion knowledge
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- 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

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