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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Test Operations Mechanical Technician 2/3

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJohn C. Stennis Space Center, MS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At the Technician II level, have at least 2 years of facility operations experience in aerospace, oil and gas, coal, shipping, or steel.
  • At the Technician III level, have at least 5 years of facility operations experience in aerospace, oil and gas, coal, shipping, or steel.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Be willing to work the second shift schedule (Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) and/or weekend shift schedule (Thursday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
  • Be able to stand for extended periods, including at least 8 hours, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and perform required physical movements such as bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, crawling, and handling or controlling tools and objects.
  • Be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

  • Build facility systems involving tubing, piping, and mechanical structures.
  • Build mechanical systems in accordance with integrity and cleanliness standards.
  • Directly support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations.
  • Operate high-pressure gas and cryogenic systems according to detailed work instructions and with proper personal protective equipment.
  • Perform facility checkout and test operations safely while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity.
  • Troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.
  • Work with the ground support equipment teams to design, build, install, and check out facility systems, contributing expertise in system layout, system operations, and test processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have experience operating and/or building rocket engine test stands or large industrial complexes.
  • Have knowledge of industry processes for pressure systems and cleanliness, including those of NASA, the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense, ASME, or other regulatory agencies.
  • Have post-secondary education, which may include technical degrees or licenses such as A&P or similar.
  • Have experience with rocket engines, launch vehicles, or similar aerospace hardware.
  • Have experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane.
  • Know different valve types, fitting and flange types, and materials of construction.
  • Be able to troubleshoot systems and collaborate to develop corrective work instructions.
  • Have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and collaborative networks such as JIRA or Confluence.
  • Have demonstrated experience working with various trade disciplines, fabricators, and suppliers to achieve on-time project execution.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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