Mechanical Technician II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Stennis Space Center, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab’s Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Mechanical Technician II helps build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle. The role develops expertise in test operations and works collaboratively with technicians and engineers on facility design, construction, activation, and testing.

The technician builds tubing, piping, and mechanical structures; supports rocket engine hardware processing and checkout; and operates high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems according to detailed instructions and PPE requirements. The role also involves safe facility checkout and test operations, troubleshooting facility and operational issues, and working with Ground Support Equipment teams on facility design, installation, checkout, system layout, and test processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience building and activating facility systems.
• Experience with high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems.
• Must be willing to work B shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Able to perform the stated physical activities, including standing or walking for at least 8 hours and repetitive movement, bending, twisting, stooping, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating or building rocket engine test stands or large industrial complexes.
• Knowledge of pressure-system and cleanliness processes or standards, such as NASA, U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, ASME, or other regulatory agency standards.
• Post-secondary education, including technical degrees or licenses such as A&P or similar.
• Experience with rocket engines, launch vehicles, or similar aerospace hardware.
• Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane.
• Knowledge of valve types, fitting and flange types, and materials of construction.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and collaborate on corrective work instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, email, and collaborative networks such as JIRA or Confluence.
• Demonstrated experience working with trade disciplines, fabricators, and suppliers to achieve on-time project execution.
• A background in collaborative work to accomplish difficult tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems consisting of tubing, piping, and mechanical structures.
• Build mechanical systems in accordance with integrity and cleanliness standards.
• 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, maintaining situational awareness and communication with others involved.
• Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.
• Collaborate with GSE teams on the design, build, installation, and checkout of facility systems.
• Provide expertise in system layout, system operations, and test processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED