Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is 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 launch platform, Neutron leverages Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program.
The Role
Based at Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, you will help build and operate critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will work in collaboration with technicians and engineers on facility design, build, activation, and engine test efforts.
What You'll Do
- Build facility systems including computer and IT systems, data acquisition hardware, control system and PLC hardware, instrumentation, wiring, conduit, cameras, and communication systems
- Apply specialized skill and experience to specific facility areas to help build optimal test facility systems
- Be personally responsible for your safety and those around you
- Build electrical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness
- Perform hands-on 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 set up a new shop starting with an empty high bay, specify tools and equipment, and 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 test activity
- Lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility
Qualifications for Level II Technician
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building, and activating test facilities
Qualifications for Level III Technician
- High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building, and activating test facilities
Nice to Have
- Experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
- Post-secondary education including technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
- Experience with rocket engines, 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
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electrochemical manufacturing environment
- Must be comfortable with climbing ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
Work Schedule
Currently hiring for 2nd Shift and Weekend shift positions.
Eligibility Requirements
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 (current 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 the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.