or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 Launch Technician I - Mechanical at Rocket Lab in Mahia, New Zealand, you will work closely with a team to build, test, operate, and maintain launch pad systems. Your responsibilities will include assembling heavy engineering structures, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring smooth integrations on the launch pad. This role is crucial for supporting the high rate of launches and contributes to exciting space missions.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Previous experience in the assembly of large structures and mechanisms
- Experience in machining and fabrication
- Experience with fluid systems – pneumatic, cryogenic and/or hydraulics
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions
- Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience using heavy equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Worth weighing
- Rural location may require relocation
- Background checks will be conducted prior to employment offers
- Eligibility for the role may be limited by nationality due to ITAR regulations
Summarised from Rocket Lab Corporation's posting. Read the full original.
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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