Senior Electrical Technician
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- FAA A&P certificate
About the job
## ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.
Come shape the future with us. ## NEUTRON 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.
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! ## SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Electrical Technician is responsible for helping build and operate critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle.
You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work in collaboration with a team of other technicians and engineers in support of the overall test facility design, build, activation and engine test efforts. ## WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: - 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 ## YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR TECHNICIAN - 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 in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities. ## THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: - 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be willing to work B-Shift - B shift (Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 1:30am) - Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position - Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted - Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces. - Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. - Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min - Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces WHAT TO EXPECT 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. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
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. ## FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY To conform to U.S.
Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S.
Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.
A response to your request may take up to two business days. ## FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.
These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
From Rocket Lab's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Builds the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and spacecraft and their components.
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