Rocket Lab · 3 months ago
Test Operations Electrical Technician I/II
Stennis Space Center, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Test Operations Electrical Technician I/II will be responsible for building and operating critical test facilities for the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle, collaborating with a team to ensure efficient operations.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair electrical components, systems, machinery and control panels including cable trays, panel building, and pipe bending
Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and techniques to minimize downtime and ensure operation efficiency
Ensure all electrical systems comply with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations
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
Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you
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
Help to 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 set up and operate the test facility
Qualification
Required
2+years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities
Familiarity with various Programmable Logic Controller platforms
Knowledge of processes for electrical and data systems in regulated environment
Demonstrated experience with facility wiring and electrical installation
Understanding of instrumentation typical for rocket engine testing, including flow meters, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc
General knowledge of distributed I/O systems including POe cameras, communication platforms, etc
5+years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities
Familiarity with various Programmable Logic Controller platforms
Knowledge of processes for electrical and data systems in regulated environment
Demonstrated experience with facility wiring and electrical installation
Understanding of instrumentation typical for rocket engine testing, including flow meters, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc
General knowledge of distributed I/O systems including POe cameras, communication platforms, etc
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
Preferred
Electrical journeymen license or related vocational education
Additional experience operating and/or building large industrial complexes
Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
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
Ability to trouble shoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions
Basic computer skills in MS Office, email, collaborative networks like JIRA or CONFLUENCE
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-09
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