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Rocket Lab · 2 months ago

Senior Electrician

Wallops Island, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Electrician will play a crucial role in the construction of Neutron facilities, leading the build, integration, test, operation, and maintenance of the Neutron launch vehicle and ground system assets.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Play a crucial role in the building and installing electrical, instrumentation and controls subsystems on the test and launch sites

Contribute to workflow/best practices for the launch pad operations

Ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards

Provide support on operations as needed to support launch ops Integration

Fit out, assembly and installation of launch pad systems including:

Electrical and control panels, instrumentation and supporting systems

Routing, design, and installation of cable tray and install conduit

Troubleshooting electrical issues as needed

Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS

Qualification

Industrial electrical systemsInstrumentation installationTroubleshooting electrical issuesReading schematicsHands-on wiring experienceMaintenance of generatorsUnderstanding fluid systemsExperience in launch vehicle

Required

High School Diploma or GED and Journeyman Qualification or higher

8+ years' experience in industrial electrical systems and instrumentation

Proven ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions

Experience with instrumentation installation, commissioning and troubleshooting

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 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

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed