GSE Mechanical Technician II Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
About Neutron
Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high-assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable platform, it leverages Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program.
Role Overview
Based at Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, you will help build and operate critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle. You will develop expertise in test operations and collaborate with technicians and engineers on facility design, build, activation and test efforts.
What You'll Do
- Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures
- Build mechanical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness
- Directly support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations
- Operate high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems using detailed work instructions and proper PPE
- Perform facility checkout and test operations safely while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication
- Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues
- Work with GSE teams on design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems, providing expertise in system layout, operations and test processes
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil and gas, or heavy industry
- High School diploma or GED
- Demonstrated experience building and activating facility systems
- Background in collaborative work to accomplish difficult tasks
- Experience with high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating and/or building rocket engine test stands or large industrial complexes
- Knowledge of industry processes for pressure systems and cleanliness (NASA, US Air Force, Department of Defense, ASME or similar)
- Post-secondary technical education or licenses (A&P or similar)
- Experience with rocket engines, launch vehicles or aerospace hardware
- Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
- Knowledge of valve types, fittings, flanges and materials of construction
- Ability to troubleshoot systems and collaborate on corrective work instructions
- Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, JIRA or CONFLUENCE
- Experience working with trade disciplines, fabricators and suppliers on project execution
Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping and stretching as required
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Able to climb ladders and work comfortably in tight spaces
- Able to move repetitively, bend, twist and use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
- Able to walk or stand for extended periods, minimum 8 hours
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces
Employment Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.