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Composite Technician Fast Track Session

Rocket Lab logoRocket Lab$25/hrMiddle River, MD, United StatesPosted today

About the role

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

Virtual Recruiting Opportunity | Middle River, Maryland

🚀 Your skills deserve more than just another application. Let's fast-track your next career move!

We're accelerating our hiring process for Composite Technician opportunities in Middle River, MD, and we want to connect with talented individuals ready to take the next step in their careers.

Join our exclusive virtual recruiting event to learn more about our opportunities, connect directly with a recruiter, and discover how your experience could put you on the fast track to joining our team.

Here's what to expect

🔹 Explore Opportunities: Learn about our Composite Technician positions and what it's like to be part of the team.

🔹 Connect with a Recruiter: Get your questions answered and discuss how your background aligns with our openings.

🔹 Expedited Consideration: Qualified participants may be fast-tracked for an onsite visit to meet the team and complete a hands-on skills assessment.

🔹 Showcase Your Skills: Move beyond the resume and demonstrate your technical abilities through our accelerated recruitment process.

Less waiting. More connecting. A faster path to your next opportunity.

📍 Job Location: Middle River, Maryland

💻 Event Format: Virtual

📅 Date & Time: November 9th, 5-7 pm EST (candidates will take part of short 20 min sessions between 5-7 pm)

Ready to take the fast track? Apply today and take the first step toward your next career opportunity!

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Base Pay Range (MD Only)

$25 - $45 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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.

Copied from the listing Rocket Lab published, verified 29 Oct 2026.

The application

Your details, then 13 questions.

Have readyCV (optional)Cover letter (optional)LinkedIn (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Active Security Clearance(s)Pick any (8 options)
  2. 2.
    Are you currently, or have you ever been employed by the U.S. Government in either a civilian or military capacity?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Citizenship StatusPick one
  4. 4.
    If Citizenship Status Other, please explain:Short answer
  5. 5.
    Are you willing to work onsite?Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Do you meet all the required qualifications? *Listed under "You'll Bring These Qualifications"Yes or no
  7. 7.
    Have you previously interviewed at Rocket Lab?Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Please specifyShort answer
  9. 9.
    How many years of relevant work experience do you have (excluding internships)?Pick one (11 options)
  10. 10.
    Please share with us your salary expectations.Short answer
  11. 11.
    Any offer of employment with Rocket Lab is contingent on a successful criminal background check, drug screen, and professional reference check. Please indicate below if you can meet these hiring requirementsYes or no
  12. 12.
    Are you able to attend a virtual meeting between 5-7 pm EST on Monday, November 9th?Yes or no
  13. 13.
    Would you be available to come on-site for a final round interview/tour between Wednesday Nov, 11th and Friday Nov 13th?Yes or no

Taken from the application form Rocket Lab runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.

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