Rocket Lab Corporation

Electrical Technician - All levels

Stennis Space Center, MS

Work authorization requiredDetected 29 days ago

JiraConfluenceControlsManual TestingCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight.
If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
Note: This position can be hired as a Level II, III or Senior.

Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery and control panels including cable trays, panel building, and pipe bending.
Collaborate as part of a team or independently to complete projects, often collaborating with engineers and other technical staff.
Document, read, and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to understand electrical systems and components.
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
Experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities.
Additional experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
Ability to trouble shoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician. mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance
High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years of experience as an electrical technician. mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance
High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience as an electrical technician. mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance

Experience with rocket engines or launch vehicles or similar aerospace hardware
Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
Demonstrated ability to be assertive in a fast-paced operations environment and stand up for what you know is right
Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, collaborative networks like JIRA or CONFLUENCE
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space.
The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight.
As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program.

Electrical journeymen license or related vocational education
Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)

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