or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- high 447 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As an Avionics Harness Technician at Rocket Lab, you will be actively involved in the hands-on assembly and construction of electronic components for the Electron launch vehicle. Your daily tasks will include working with tools to build HV batteries, crimp and construct wire harnesses, and perform precision soldering of PCBs and avionics components. This role operates on an evening shift, allowing for a 3-day weekend each week.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Trade qualified in relevant industry and/or able to demonstrate 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Precision electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience
- Operation of electrical, mechanical and automated test equipment
- Working understanding of standard industry ESD policy
- Good level of eyesight to inspect PCBs and/or wiring assemblies to a high workmanship standard
- Ability to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including soldering and wire harnessing
Nice to have
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
- Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
- High work ethic, always seeking more responsibility
- Takes initiative
What you get
- Opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
- Employee stock purchase program
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
Worth weighing
- Evening shift may not suit everyone
- Background checks required for employment due to ITAR regulations
- Eligibility for the role may be limited based on nationality due to security regulations
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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