or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 77 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 a Composite Technician at Rocket Lab, you will be part of the Production team responsible for building and assembling various components of the Electron rocket, including pressurized tanks and heat shields. Your role will involve hands-on work with tools and equipment, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards and production schedules. You will also interpret assembly drawings and apply precision lamination skills in a fast-paced environment.
- 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 or 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems
- Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems
- Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures
- Interpret and apply laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality
- Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace
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
- Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers due to security reasons
- Eligibility to access regulated equipment and data may limit candidates based on nationality
- Fast-paced environment may require working under pressure and tight deadlines
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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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