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What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The posting asks for 5+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Install electrical and mechanical hardware including harnesses, avionics components, heaters, RTDs, brackets, connectors, and other flight hardware.
• Support spacecraft functional testing, comprehensive performance testing (CPT), and environmental test campaigns as required.
• Support spacecraft propulsion integration activities including hardware installation, pressure testing, leak testing, and system verification in accordance w…
• Support critical spacecraft lifts utilizing overhead cranes, mobile gantries, and approve lifting fixtures while adhering to established safety and handling …
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving mach…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, li…” · “This role builds and integrates flight hardware by following engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.” · “Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “The technician is expected to demonstrate proficiency in electrical and mechanical assembly techniques, contribute to a collaborative production environment,…” · “Cross-functional expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems including avionics, propulsion, structures, harnessing, environmental test, and spacecraft i…” · “Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional production team.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Our ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing foundation, takes pride in workmanship, and is eager to expand their technical skills within a fast-paced aero…” · “Ability to identify manufacturing risks and implement process improvements that improve safety, quality, cost, or schedule.” · “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, li…” · “Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the AIT Technician II is responsible for performing spacecraft assembly, integration, and …” · “Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts involving multiple engineering disciplines.” · “Experience supporting MRB, NCR, RCCA, or 5-Why investigations.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Demonstrated technical leadership on complex spacecraft assembly, integration, and test campaigns.” · “Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians across multiple skill levels while driving workmanship excellence and continuous improvement.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require” · “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency…” · “Experience performing advanced mechanical rework including drilling, tapping, precision alignment, and bonded repairs.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Experience supporting customer inspections or mission-critical hardware reviews.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “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 Unite…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.

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