Senior GSE Mechanical Technician — Space Test Systems

Rocket Lab; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking qualified Mechanical Technicians at its Stennis Space Center facility in Mississippi. The role covers building and operating critical test facilities to support Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle, with opportunities to specialize as II, III or Senior level.

You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to design, build, activate, and test facility systems, while ensuring safety and adherence to standards in a high‑tech aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, or heavy industry
• Background in collaborative work to accomplish difficult tasks
• Experience with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams

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 following instructions and PPE
• Perform facility checkout and test operations safely with clear communication
• Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues
• Collaborate with GSE teams to design, build, install and checkout facility systems
• Contribute expertise in system layout, operations and test processes

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking qualified Mechanical Technicians at its Stennis Space Center facility in Mississippi. The role covers building and operating critical test facilities to support Archimedes engine and the Neutron launch vehicle, with opportunities to specialize as II, III or Senior level.

You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to design, build, activate, and test facility systems, while ensuring safety and adherence to standards in a high‑tech aerospace environment.