Lead Vehicle Integration Technician

rocketlab

Middle River, MD · Middle River · United States

Posted Aug 13, 2026

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On-site
2256 Neutron - SSC

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Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

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. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Lead Vehicle Integration Technician

Join the Vehicle Integration team as an Vehicle Integration Technician I where you will play a pivotal role in the installation of avionic and mechanical components, wiring harnesses, and high voltage batteries onto Neutron launch vehicles. Our team is comprised technicians with both avionics and mechanical expertise, working seamlessly together. The ability to adapt and employ a versatile skillset is essential.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Install avionic and mechanical components, encompassing wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries, onto Neutron launch vehicles.
Engage in hands-on work with tools, equipment, and facilities to build, launch, or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to meet production and launch schedules.
Adhere to high precision standards in assembly tasks, including crimping, soldering, and harness termination.
Conduct inspections to ensure components and assemblies meet stringent workmanship standards.
Actively contribute to setting up local 5S work centers.
Manage multiple tasks and pivot onto exciting high-priority tasks.
Other duties as assigned

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A LEAD VEHICLE INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN:

10+ years of relevant industry experience.
High School diploma or GED.
Experience in the assembly and testing in any of the following:
- Fluids component integration/fabrication
- Avionics component integration/fabrication
- Vehicle component integration
- Systems testing and troubleshooting

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Maintenance skills including: troubleshooting, precision cleaning, components disassembly/assembly, system testing, and others.
Experience and comfortability with necessary equipment to perform job duties including:
- forklift, telehandler, boom lift, scissor lift, power tools, torque wrenches and others
Experience with cleanroom work and a sound understanding of ISO cleanliness standards
Fabrication skills including: Tube bending, tube flaring, and mechanical assembly
Avionics installation and harness routing experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Base Pay Range (MD Only)

$35—$40 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.