Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III

Rocket Lab Corporation•Stennis Space Center, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Test Operations Electrical Technician is responsible for helping build and operate critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work in collaboration with a team of other technicians and engineers in support of the overall test facility design, build, activation and engine test efforts. Note: This requisition can be filled at a Electrical Technician II or Electrical Technician III level. Note: Currently hiring for 2nd Shift and Weekend shift, details below.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities. (For Level II)
5+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities. (For Level III)

Nice To Haves

Additional experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
Experience with rocket engines or 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 and stand up for what you know is right
Ability to trouble shoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, collaborative networks like JIRA or CONFLUENCE

Responsibilities

Build facility systems including computer and other IT systems, data acquisition hardware, control system and PLC hardware, instrumentation, wiring, conduit, cameras, communication, etc.
Bring your specialized skill and experience to specific areas of the facility to help build the best possible test facility systems
Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you
Use knowledge and skills to build electrical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness
Work hands on with check out, calibration and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems involving valves, regulators, flow meters and other plumbing elements
Setup a new shop starting with an empty high bay. Help specify tools & equipment. 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 the test activity
Both lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility