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. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR METROLOGY TECHICIAN

As a Senior Metrology Technician, you will provide technical support within the Neutron Space Systems Complex Metrology Engineering Team. Your focus will be primarily on measurement tasks for Neutron tanks, thrust modules and associated gauge and build fixtures. In this role, you will operate various metrology equipment to program and/or execute measurement routines for part and sub-assemblies, following the design drawing specifications and work instructions.

A strong background, confidence and efficiency to develop measurement programs using metrology software and Lazer trackers such as the Leica 960LR or similar is essential, as is the ability to work independently. You will be required to perform most of these duties on the production floor using portable metrology equipment to measure and perform complex scans or inspect tooling fixtures and gauges.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Work with Manufacturing, Design and Ground Support Equipment Engineering, to execute measurement programs for various part sub-assemblies, jigs, fixtures of platforms 2
Utilizing Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR) studies, assess current measurement methods and evaluate the necessity and execution for improvement
Operate the latest metrology technologies, including but not limited to Leica 960LR laser trackers, AS1 &AS1-XL, /ARMS, Inspire and Polyworks Software. In addition, Global DCC CMM, PC-DMIS
Maintain the Metrology equipment to the highest standard and adhere to Rocket Lab 5S protocols
Perform Critical alignments on Rocket assemblies per work instructions

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR METROLOGY TECHNICIAN:

8+ years of experience in highly technical metrology environment such as aerospace or automotive
Experience with Leica laser trackers, AS1 &AS1-XL, /ARMS
Proficient with metrology software, including Inspire, Polyworks

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Proficient in software’s such as Global DCC CMM, PC-DMIS
Capable of executing measurement programs and Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies
Proficiency with GD&T and theory of measurement. Understanding of how to minimize measurement error propagation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods of time
Use hands with dexterity to operate controls, tools and technical equipment, as needed
Able to perform physically demanding task for a prolonged period
Safely operate ladders, walk across scaffolds and perform duties on elevated work platforms, scissor lifts, and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP).
Work in confined spaces, including inside rocket structures
Read technical documents, drawings, and computer screens requiring close and distance vision
Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed
Work in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust and fumes in production areas
Able to interact and collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.