Launch Test Systems Technician II/III

Telemetry Today LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Mississippi is seeking a Test Operations Mechanical Technician II/III at the Stennis Space Center facility. You will build and operate test facilities for Archimedes engine and Neutron launcher, handling tubing, piping, and mechanical structures, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (III) in facility operations in aerospace or related industries, a high school diploma, and willingness to work 2nd shift or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, coal, shipping or steel.
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience operating rocket engine test stands or large industrial complexes
• Knowledge of broad industry processes for pressure systems and cleanliness (NASA/USAF/DoD/ASME)
• Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
• Experience with rocket engines or launch vehicles or similar aerospace hardware
• Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
• Knowledge of valve types, fittings, flanges, materials of construction
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
• Basic computer skills: MS Office, email, JIRA/Confluence
• Experience with coordinating cross-discipline teams to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facility operations

Aerospace experience

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab in Mississippi is seeking a Test Operations Mechanical Technician II/III at the Stennis Space Center facility. You will build and operate test facilities for Archimedes engine and Neutron launcher, handling tubing, piping, and mechanical structures, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (III) in facility operations in aerospace or related industries, a high school diploma, and willingness to work 2nd shift or weekend shifts.