Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III

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.

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Test Operations Electrical Technician is responsible for helping build and operate critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work in collaboration with a team of other technicians and engineers in support of the overall test facility design, build, activation and engine test efforts.

• •Build facility systems including computer and other IT systems, data acquisition hardware, control system and PLC hardware, instrumentation, wiring, conduit, cameras, communication, etc.
• •Bring your specialized skill and experience to specific areas of the facility to help build the best possible test facility systems
• •Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you
• •Use knowledge and skills to build electrical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness
• •Work hands on with check out, calibration and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems involving valves, regulators, flow meters and other plumbing elements
• •Setup a new shop starting with an empty high bay. Help specify tools & equipment. Build up needed inventory
• •Adhere to best practices for electrical and data acquisition system buildup
• •Help stand up a test facility control room
• •Maintain situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity
• •Both lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility

Note: This requisition can be filled at a Electrical Technician II or Electrical Technician III level.

Note: Currently hiring for 2nd Shift and Weekend shift, details below.

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •2+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •5+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.

• +Additional experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
• +Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
• +Experience with rocket engines or launch vehicles or similar aerospace hardware
• +Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
• +Demonstrated ability to be assertive in a fast paced operations environment and stand up for what you know is right
• +Ability to trouble shoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
• +Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, collaborative networks like JIRA or CONFLUENCE

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.

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 .