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Rocket Lab · 8 hours ago

Test Operations Electrical Technician I/II

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Test Operations Electrical Technician is responsible for building and operating critical test facilities for rocket engine testing and the Neutron launch vehicle.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Test operations experienceElectrical installationProgrammable Logic ControllersInstrumentation knowledgeDistributed I/O systemsBasic computer skillsTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

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

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