Electronics Technician II
Role Overview
Electronics Technician II plays a leading role in the design and implementation of electrical support equipment for spacecraft components, including reaction wheels and star trackers.
The role supports continuous improvement of electrical designs, processes, and facilities.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Electronics Technician II plays a leading role in the design and implementation of electrical support equipment for spacecraft components, including reaction wheels and star trackers.
The role supports continuous improvement of electrical designs, processes, and facilities.
What You'll Get To Do
- Perform functional testing of PCAs, motor assemblies, and other electrical subassemblies.
- Debug electrical subassemblies, compile a database of issues, and support root cause analysis with Engineering and Quality team members.
- Work with the Engineering team to update PCB designs and layouts to address DFM and DFT issues.
- Support management of electronics subcontractors, purchase orders, quality and schedule concerns, and manage consigned inventory.
- Support the creation and/or maintenance of documentation associated with electrical integration processes and procedures for subcontractors.
- Serve as the point of contact for electronics subcontract manufacturers and act as a liaison between subcontractors, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
- Manage component procurement and onboard new suppliers/subcontractors to Rocket Lab's approved vendors list.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma.
- 2+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years of experience debugging electronic assemblies.
Nice To Have
- Experience in aerospace, medical, and class 3 electronics manufacturing (IPC-610).
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (soldering, dipping, inspection, rework).
- Knowledge of quality standards such as IPC-610, J-STD-001, AS9100.
- Experience with ERP systems (Infor LN experience is a plus).
- Experience with Eagle CAD and Altium.
- Familiarity with best practices for working in cleanroom/cleanbench environments.
- Familiarity with best practices for working with ESD-sensitive hardware.
- Highly organized and able to solve problems independently with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members having diverse skill sets and expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights, in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed.
Perform repetitive motions, including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping.
Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment.
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 machinery.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.
Compensation
- Total Compensation (base and equity): $51,000 CAD - $64,000 CAD.
- Base Salary: $51,000 CAD - $64,000 CAD.
- Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
Benefits
- Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- RRSP retirement plan options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Other discounts and perks.
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.
Space Systems team builds spacecraft, payloads, and components, having enabled more than 1,700 missions.
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