Space Test Facility Mechanical Tech II

Telemetry Today LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in the United States (Mississippi) is seeking a GSE Mechanical Technician II to assist in building and operating critical test facilities for the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to support test facility design, build, activation, and testing.

The role requires hands-on experience with facility systems, high pressure gas handling, and cryogenic operations.

Qualifications

• Experience building and activating facility systems.
• Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish difficult tasks.
• Experience with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems.
• Willingness to stand long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures.
• Directly support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations.
• Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems using detailed work instructions and PPE.
• Perform facility checkout and test operations safely while maintaining communication with the team.
• Work with GSE teams on design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems, providing expertise in layout, operations and test processes.
• Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.

Skills

Facility operations

Team collaboration

High pressure gas & cryogenic systems

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

JIRA/Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab in the United States (Mississippi) is seeking a GSE Mechanical Technician II to assist in building and operating critical test facilities for the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle. You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to support test facility design, build, activation, and testing.

The role requires hands-on experience with facility systems, high pressure gas handling, and cryogenic operations.