Facilities Technician I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 2,597,000 - 3,246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% merch store discount

Other employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Facilities Technician position is based onsite in Long Beach, CA, and covers electrical maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and electrical improvement projects at our headquarters and Engine Development Center.

You will work with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Production, IT to define electrical requirements and keep projects on schedule. A High School Diploma plus hands-on electrical/mechanical experience and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Hands-on experience or coursework with mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade building electrical systems under guidance.
• Support electrical infrastructure projects like distribution panels and lighting systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Production, IT to define requirements.
• Read electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Assist in conduit installation and modifications.
• Assist sizing/selection of conductors, breakers, transformers per NEC.
• Support equipment installations, including procurement and energization.
• Manage and update electrical work orders in JIRA.
• Ensure safety and compliance with NEC, OSHA, building codes.
• Oversee contractors and assist general facilities tasks (HVAC, plumbing, etc).

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Schematics reading

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

FACILITIES

Rocket Lab’s Facilities team is responsible for maintenance, operations, and improvements projects across our locations, making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

Based onsite at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California, the Facilities Technician is responsible for electrical maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and electrical improvement projects at Rocket Lab's headquarters and Engine Development Center.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of building electrical systems (120V–480V, 3-phase systems) under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Support electrical infrastructure projects, including power distribution, panel upgrades, machine installations, lighting systems, and equipment tie-ins.
• Work closely with internal teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Production, IT) to help define electrical requirements and support project timelines.
• Learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction drawings.
• Assist in installing and modifying conduit systems, including bending conduit (EMT preferred; rigid and flexible conduit experience a plus).
• Support the sizing and selection of conductors, breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment in accordance with NEC and local codes.
• Help with equipment installations, including procurement support, layout planning, power drops, disconnects, and energization.
• Manage and update electrical work orders through JIRA, prioritizing tasks based on guidance from supervisors.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local building code requirements.
• Support oversight of contractors performing electrical work, ensuring standards are met.
• Assist with general facilities maintenance tasks as needed, including HVAC support, plumbing repairs, painting, minor construction, furniture relocation, and other duties to support site operations.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Some hands-on experience or coursework with mechanical and/or electrical equipment (internships, school projects, or part-time work welcome)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise
• Wear required PPE as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods
• Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed
• Lift, carry, push and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Hourly Pay Range (CA Only)

$18.85 - $23.56 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Rocket Lab Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.