GSE Mechanical Technician II, III, Senior Verified today
About the role
Based at Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, you will help build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle. You will work with a team of technicians and engineers on test facility design, build, activation, and test operations.
What you'll do
- Build facility systems of tubing, piping, and mechanical structures
- Construct mechanical systems 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 communication
- Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues
- Collaborate with GSE teams on design, build, installation, and checkout; provide expertise in system layout, operations, and test processes
Qualifications for Technician II
- 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 on difficult tasks
- Experience with high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems
Qualifications for Technician III
- 5+ 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 on difficult tasks
- Experience with high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems
Qualifications for Senior Technician
- 8+ 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 on difficult tasks
- Experience with high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems
Desirable 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
- Operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
- Knowledge of valve types, fittings, flanges, and materials of construction
- System troubleshooting and corrective work instruction development
- MS Office, email, and collaborative tools (JIRA, CONFLUENCE)
- Working with trade disciplines, fabricators, and suppliers on time-critical projects
Working conditions
This position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work. Occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, or asylee. Alternatively, you must be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.