Senior Electrical Technician

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 Senior Electrical Technician helps build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves working with technicians and engineers throughout test-facility design, construction, activation, and engine-test operations. The technician will develop skills in test operations and may lead or participate in teams that set up and operate the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 8 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.
Willingness to work B shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to climb ladders and work comfortably in tight spaces.
Ability to stand or walk for at least 8 hours and perform activities including bending, twisting, crawling, stooping, stretching, pulling, pushing, and handling tools or controls.

Nice To Haves

Electrical journeyman license or related vocational education.
Experience operating or building large industrial complexes.
Post-secondary technical education 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.
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 platforms 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 operation.
Ensure electrical systems comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
Work independently and collaboratively with engineers and other technical staff to complete projects.
Read, interpret, and document technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Perform checkouts, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high-pressure and cryogenic fluid systems, including valves, regulators, flow meters, and related plumbing elements.
Help establish a test-facility control room.
Maintain situational awareness and communicate continuously with others involved in test activities.
Lead and participate in teams of technicians and engineers that set up and operate the test facility.