GSE Mechanical Technician II: Test Facility & Cryogenic

rocketlab; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring a GSE Mechanical Technician II to help build and operate test facilities at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. You will work with engineers and technicians to support Archimedes engine tests and the Neutron program, ensuring integrity and safety in facility systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on high-pressure gas and cryogenic system operations, and a commitment to rigorous standards of

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.

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures.
• Support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations.
• Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems.
• Perform facility checkout and test operations safely.
• Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.
• Collaborate with GSE teams on design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems.

Skills

Facility operations

Team collaboration

Gas systems

Cryogenics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring a GSE Mechanical Technician II to help build and operate test facilities at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. You will work with engineers and technicians to support Archimedes engine tests and the Neutron program, ensuring integrity and safety in facility systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on high-pressure gas and cryogenic system operations, and a commitment to rigorous standards of