Aerospace Electrical Technician — Test & Launch

Rocket Lab; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Electrical Technician role is based at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The position supports building and operating critical test facilities for Archimedes and the Neutron launch vehicle, involving both team and independent work on electrical systems and instrumentation.

Facilities focus on high-pressure and cryogenic systems; opportunities range from Level II to Senior based on experience, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician and related roles in highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance.
• Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery and control panels including cable trays, panel building, and pipe bending.
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and techniques to minimize downtime and ensure operation efficiency.
• Ensure all electrical systems comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborate as part of a team or independently to complete projects, often collaborating with engineers and other technical staff.
• Document, read, and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to understand electrical systems and components.
• Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you
• 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
• Help to 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 set up and operate the test facility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab's Electrical Technician role is based at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The position supports building and operating critical test facilities for Archimedes and the Neutron launch vehicle, involving both team and independent work on electrical systems and instrumentation.

Facilities focus on high-pressure and cryogenic systems; opportunities range from Level II to Senior based on experience, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.