Electrical Technician III

Rocket Lab Corporation•Stennis Space Center, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab’s Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Electrical Technician III helps build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. The technician develops skills in Test Operations and works with technicians and engineers on test-facility design, build, activation, and engine testing. The role includes electrical installation and troubleshooting, instrumentation and control-system checkout and testing, and helping establish and operate the facility control room.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience as an electrical technician, in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance, or similar work in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment.
Experience in test operations or in designing, building, and activating test facilities.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Able to climb ladders and work comfortably in tight spaces.
Able to perform the physical activities described, including extended standing or walking, repetitive movement, bending, twisting, stooping, crawling, and handling tools or controls.

Nice To Haves

Electrical journeyman license or related vocational education.
Experience operating or building large industrial complexes.
Post-secondary education, such as 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.
Ability to be assertive in a fast-paced operations environment and stand up for what is right.
Ability to troubleshoot systems and collaborate on corrective work instructions.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office, email, and collaborative tools such as JIRA or Confluence.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery, and control panels, including cable trays, panel building, and pipe bending.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and techniques to minimize downtime and support efficient operations.
Ensure electrical systems comply with applicable local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
Collaborate with engineers and technical staff, independently or as part of a team, to complete projects.
Read, interpret, and document technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Perform checkout, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high-pressure and cryogenic fluid systems, including valves, regulators, and flow meters.
Help establish a test facility control room.
Maintain situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in test activities.
Lead and participate in teams of technicians and engineers who set up and operate the test facility.