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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Composites Technician at Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM, you will support the assembly and processing of composite materials for aerospace applications. Your day-to-day tasks will include preparing parts for vacuum bagging, performing bonding and curing processes, and using precision tools to ensure accurate dimensions. You will also be involved in fitting and refurbishing thermal protection systems and integrating mechanical hardware.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with composites or laminations (varies by level)
- Military equipment maintenance experience (varies by level)
- Experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment (varies by level)
Nice to have
- 8+ years of experience with composites or laminations
- Basic Math Skills
- Knowledge of tool use including pneumatic tools, calipers, micrometers, hand tools, power tools, precision measurement instruments
- Familiarity with drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
- Experience with material data sheets
Worth weighing
- Position can be hired at different levels (I, II, III) based on experience
- Physical requirements include standing for long periods and working in tight spaces
- No specific salary or benefits information provided
- Role involves working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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