Launch Technician I - Mechanical
Core
Assemble, install, and maintain heavy engineering structures, mechanisms, fluid lines, and control hardware for the Electron rocket launch pad.
Role type
Launch Technician I (Mechanical)
Builds
Launch pad systems and critical launch infrastructure for the Electron rocket
Domain
Aerospace / Space Launch
Required skills
Assembly of large structures and mechanisms, Machining and fabrication, Fluid systems (pneumatic, cryogenic, hydraulics), Reading technical schematics and drawings, Working under pressure and strict deadlines
Preferred skills
Operating heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts), Working at heights and in confined spaces
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Fit-out, assemble, and install launch pad systems including heavy engineering structures and mechanisms; Perform precision cleaning of critical components; Troubleshoot mechanical issues on launch pad systems; Ensure high launch pad and vehicle integrations are smooth
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor