Rocket Lab is hiring former America's Cup boat builders for its advanced composites work. "We're employing so many people at the moment it's hard to keep up," said Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Peter Beck. Beck said top boat builders could transfer their skills to the space industry. "You've got to be at the top of your game to work in the America's Cup and at the top of your game to work at Rocket Lab." Around 170 people work for Rocket Lab at its Auckland base, Mahia launch site and its corporate headquarters in Los Angeles.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 01:41 UTC