GSE Mechanical Technician – Cryogenic Test Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Mississippi seeks a GSE Mechanical Technician II/III/Senior to build and operate test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle. You will join a collaborative team of technicians and engineers to design, build, activate, and test facility systems, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standards.

The role involves working with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems, performing checkout, troubleshooting, and providing expertise in system

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, or heavy industry.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience building and activating facility systems.
• A background in collaborative work to accomplish difficult tasks.
• Experience with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems.

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures.
• Use knowledge and skills to build mechanical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness.
• Directly support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations.
• Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems using detailed work instructions and proper PPE.
• Perform facility checkout and test operations safely while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity.
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues.
• Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems. Provide your expertise in system layout, system operations and test processes.

Skills

Facility operations

Aerospace experience

High pressure gas

Cryogenic systems

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Mississippi seeks a GSE Mechanical Technician II/III/Senior to build and operate test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle. You will join a collaborative team of technicians and engineers to design, build, activate, and test facility systems, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standards.

The role involves working with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems, performing checkout, troubleshooting, and providing expertise in system