Space Test Operations Technician II/III

Rocket Lab Corporation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Test Operations Mechanical Technician II/III to help build and operate critical test facilities supporting Archimedes engine and the Neutron vehicle. You will join a team of technicians and engineers across design, build, activation and test efforts.

The role covers constructing facility systems, ensuring cleanliness, supporting engine hardware processing, operating high pressure gas and cryogenic systems, and performing

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, coal, shipping or steel.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures.
• Assemble mechanical systems meeting integrity and cleanliness standards.
• Support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations.
• Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems safely with PPE.
• Conduct facility checkout and test operations with clear communication.
• Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.
• Collaborate with GSE teams for design, build, installation and checkout.

Skills

2+ years exp

5+ years exp

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi seeks a Test Operations Mechanical Technician II/III to help build and operate critical test facilities supporting Archimedes engine and the Neutron vehicle. You will join a team of technicians and engineers across design, build, activation and test efforts.

The role covers constructing facility systems, ensuring cleanliness, supporting engine hardware processing, operating high pressure gas and cryogenic systems, and performing