Electrical Technician - All levels Verified today
About the role
Based at Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, you will help build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will work in collaboration with technicians and engineers on test facility design, build, activation, and engine test efforts.
What you will do
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery and control panels including cable trays, panel building, and pipe bending
- Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and techniques
- Ensure all electrical systems comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations
- Document, read, and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- Work hands-on with checkout, calibration and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems involving valves, regulators, flow meters and plumbing elements
- Help stand up a test facility control room
- Maintain situational awareness and constant communication during test activities
- Lead and participate as part of a team of technicians and engineers operating the test facility
- Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you
Qualifications
Level II Technician:
- High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician, mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance, or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities
Level III Technician:
- High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician, mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance, or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities
Senior Technician:
- High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience as an electrical technician, mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance, or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities
Nice to have
- Electrical journeymen license or related vocational education
- Experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
- Post-secondary education including 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
- Ability to troubleshoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
- Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, and collaborative networks like JIRA or Confluence
Working conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Required clearance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.