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ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.   Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.  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.   LEAD COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN   The Lead Composite Technician is responsible for leading the build and assembly of composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure, and actively participates in hands-on work as part of this working lead role. This will be a highly influential position with daily responsibility for setting job assignments to meet workflow demands and to drive daily progress. The Lead Composite Technician will be a key stakeholder in mentoring and training the team. In this role you must be an inspiring leader and set standards for the team but also be ready to work with your hands in the field.  WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:     Lead a team of highly qualified composited technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at our Space Structures Complex.  Coordinate build activities and progress through daily leadership meetings, addressing daily, weekly, and long-term levels.  Track output of the team against delivery objectives as well as manage capacity planning and schedule of the team  Drive and encourage improvement projects and work instruction feedback that decrease touch-time, improve quality, or reduce safety risk  Drive basic preventive maintenance across the facility  Accountable for the team training and conformance to health and safety policies and procedures, including use of proper PPE  Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications   Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials   Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections   Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing   Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches   Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core    Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.    Integration of mechanical hardware     Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.    You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.   YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:      10+ years of experience in mechanical trou