Electrical Technician III: Spaceflight Test Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking an Electrical Technician III based at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi to help build and operate critical test facilities for the Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will install, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, read schematics, and ensure compliance with safety codes while collaborating with engineers and other technicians to deliver high‑quality test results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of electrical technician experience.
• Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues to minimize downtime and improve operation efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to complete projects.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Maintain safety for self and others in all activities.
• Conduct checkout, calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for cryogenic and high‑pressure fluids.
• Help stand up a test facility control room.
• Maintain situational awareness and clear communication during test activities.
• Lead or contribute as part of a team of technicians and engineers on test setup and operation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Reading schematics

Testing instrumentation

Safety compliance

Cryogenic/high‑pressure systems

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma or GED + 5+ years experience

Test facilities experience

Tools

JIRA

CONFLUENCE

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking an Electrical Technician III based at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi to help build and operate critical test facilities for the Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will install, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, read schematics, and ensure compliance with safety codes while collaborating with engineers and other technicians to deliver high‑quality test results.