💼 About This Role

You'll join the Neutron launch vehicle team at Rocket Lab, taking ownership of precision cleaning for flight hardware components and assemblies. Your work ensures the quality and reliability of Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines. This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge space missions.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Clean machined flight hardware components and assemblies
• Work with 3D-printed rocket engine parts
• Maintain high attention to detail for precision and quality

📋 Requirements

• Experience in precision cleaning with ultrasonic cleaners and degreasers
• Hands-on experience with cleanroom practices and protocols
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and proper handling procedures
• Experience documenting daily activities

✨ Nice to Have

• 1+ years of experience in aerospace precision cleaning
• Knowledge of ultrasonic cleaning tanks
• Understanding of non-volatile residue (NVR) processes

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ 3 weeks paid vacation
• 🏥 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan
• 📈 Company equity
• 💪 Onsite gym
• 🍱 Food and drinks

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 1 hour
3. 3Offer· 1 day

🚩 Heads Up

• Requires willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Physically demanding: standing/walking for 8+ hours, lifting up to 25 lbs