Job description
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.
SolAero by Rocket Lab is a leading provider of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We are the world's only vertically integrated, end-to-end supplier of satellite solar arrays. SolAero's proven flight heritage, high-volume production capability and technology position us to service the world's most demanding satellite applications. Since 2001, SolAero by Rocket Lab solar cells or panels have supplied primary power to over 480 successful space missions.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Works with engineers and more senior drafter/designer for direction and guidance for the following:
- Identifying and creating new design solutions or configurations.
- Planning and coordinating schedules for task completion with program and company needs, including estimating time to completion for drafting/design tasks.
- Creating and documenting changes to existing drawings.
- Improvements and standardization of drawings and related documentation.
- Works with Configuration Management and information systems for document control.
- Supports SolAero engineering, drafting, and printing needs.
- Once trained, the Drafter I is expected to perform the following with limited assistance from design engineering and drafter/designers:
- Create solar panel drawings and details using CAD software, from designs, sketches, layouts, redlines or notes that may be provided by engineering, with sufficient detail and accuracy to facilitate successful manufacturing of the hardware.
- Implement design rules and best practices to generate panel drawings to ensure compliance with design requirements.
- To generate drawings and related documents to support production and manufacturing.
- Work with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation.
- Checking and verifying drawings and supporting documentation are accurate and complete.
- Identifying nonconformance issues and participating in finding solutions.
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two-year technical degree/certification or equivalent working experience
- A minimum of 1 years of experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks 2012 or newer
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Adobe
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communicate with internal customers about their needs
- Self-directed and self-motivated team player
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Certifications for AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Experience generating and interpreting, mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- BOM structuring
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. 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 United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
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