Composite Development Technician – Neutron

Job overview

The Composite Development Technician – Neutron role is onsite in Middle River, MD, and compensation is not specified; the posting lists a Maryland base pay range of $27–$55 without stating a pay unit. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, and the role supports composite structures for its Neutron launch vehicle. The technician develops and applies composite manufacturing and repair methods for complex launch-vehicle structures. The work supports production and continuous improvement through precise layup, bonding, assembly, measurement, hardware integration, and repair of composite components.

What you'll do

• Work with manufacturing engineering to develop processes for complex laminates, bonded joints, and structural assemblies
• develop assembly methods for setup, bonding, and fastener applications
• perform composite layup and develop accurate ply-placement methods
• use measurement techniques to verify reference points and drawing datums
• integrate mechanical hardware, including repair and precision drilling
• perform composite building and integration techniques
• work on other local products or travel as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

composite development technician

neutron

full-time

middle river md

rocket lab

composite manufacturing

composite repair

launch vehicle structures

technician levels i–iii or senior

$27–$55 (unit not stated)

weekend work

benefits eligibility varies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential company equity
• medical HMO, PPO, and HSA options
• dental and vision
• paid vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• discounted employee stock purchase program
• onsite snacks and drinks. Eligibility may vary.

Why this role

Requisition may be hired at Technician I, II, III, or Senior level; benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, and employee stock purchase program.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.