Space Test Operations Electric Technician II/III

Telemetry Today LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring a Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III in Mississippi at the Stennis Space Center facility. You will build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and Neutron launch vehicle.

The role requires hands-on construction, calibration, and testing of electrical and data acquisition systems, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a high-technology aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities (Level II).
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities (Level III).

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems including computer and other IT systems, data acquisition hardware, control system and PLC hardware, instrumentation, wiring, conduit, cameras, communication, etc.
• Bring your specialized skill and experience to specific areas of the facility to help build the best possible test facility systems.
• Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you.
• Use knowledge and skills to build electrical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness.
• Work hands on with check out, calibration and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems for high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems involving valves, regulators, flow meters and other plumbing elements.
• Setup a new shop starting with an empty high bay. Help specify tools & equipment. Build up needed inventory.
• Adhere to best practices for electrical and data acquisition system buildup.
• Help 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 setup and operate the test facility.

Skills

Test operations experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III in Mississippi at the Stennis Space Center facility. You will build and operate critical test facilities supporting the Archimedes engine and Neutron launch vehicle.

The role requires hands-on construction, calibration, and testing of electrical and data acquisition systems, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a high-technology aerospace environment.