Senior Electrical Technician: Space Test Facilities (B Shift)

rocketlab; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Senior Electrical Technician to build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will join a team of technicians and engineers to install, commission, and maintain electrical systems for high-pressure and cryogenic tests.

Safety-focused and hands-on, you will read blueprints, calibrate instrumentation, and collaborate across disciplines to keep complex test

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience as an electrical technician.
• Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure electrical systems comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on projects.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to understand electrical systems.
• Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you.
• Work hands on with checkout, calibration and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems.
• Help to stand up a test facility control room.
• Maintain situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity.
• Both lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who set up and operate the test facility.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Test operations

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Senior Electrical Technician to build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will join a team of technicians and engineers to install, commission, and maintain electrical systems for high-pressure and cryogenic tests.

Safety-focused and hands-on, you will read blueprints, calibrate instrumentation, and collaborate across disciplines to keep complex test