Job brief: Lead Assembly Integration & Test Technician

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Rocket Lab's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Rocket Lab's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $40 to $50 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Long Beach, CA · RL Headquarters
• Posted: 2026-11-03

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Lead".

Must have

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of…
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Conditions

• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.

Main duties

• LEAD ASSEMBLY INTEGRATION & TEST (AIT) TECHNICIAN
• Lead and coordinate daily spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engine…
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technicians, facilitating communication and coordination with production management, Manufacturing Engineering, Qua…
• Maintain awareness of upcoming production requirements, ensuring work packages, materials, tooling, and personnel are prepared to support uninterrupted produ…
• Mentor and develop technicians through coaching, knowledge sharing, cross training, and constructive performance feedback.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in Long Beach, CA: $76k a year (24 listings, 6 employers). This listing is 23% higher.
• Across Rocket Lab's 452 open listings, 24% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Rocket Lab hires

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