--- title: 'Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III at Rocket Lab Corporation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/test-operations-electrical-technician-ii-iii-rocket-lab-corporation-stennis-qmyykzgdm51h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # Test Operations Electrical Technician II/III at Rocket Lab Corporation - **Company:** Rocket Lab Corporation - **Location:** Stennis Space Center, MS - **Posted:** 2026-10-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8010087003 ## Job description ## 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! ## TEST OPERATIONS ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN II Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Test Operations 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: - Build facility systems including computer and other IT systems, data acquisition hardware, control system and PLC hardware, instrumentation, wiring, conduit, cameras, communication, etc. - Bring your specialized skill and experience to specific areas of the facility to help build the best possible test facility systems - Be personally responsible for your safety and for those around you - Use knowledge and skills to build electrical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness - 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 - Setup a new shop starting with an empty high bay.  Help specify tools & equipment.  Build up needed inventory - Adhere to best practices for electrical and data acquisition system buildup - Help 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 setup and operate the test facility Note: This requisition can be filled at a Electrical Technician II or Electrical Technician III level. Note: Currently hiring for 2nd Shift and Weekend shift, details below. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A LEVEL II TECHNICIAN - High School Diploma or GED - 2+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A LEVEL III TECHNICIAN - High School Diploma or GED - 5+ years demonstrated experience in test operations or in designing, building and activating test facilities. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: - 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 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 ## 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. Important information: 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](https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&d=DwMFog&c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&e=). 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.](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii) ## About Rocket Lab Corporation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components, and on-orbit management [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/about/about-us/). - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: RKLB) – went public via SPAC merger in August 2021 [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab). - **Headquarters**: Long Beach, California, USA (with additional facilities in New Zealand, Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, Canada, and elsewhere) [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/about/about-us/). - **Founded**: 2006 - **Founders**: Peter Beck ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Aerospace, space launch services, satellite manufacturing, and space systems components. - **Target customers**: Commercial satellite operators, civil space agencies (NASA, NOAA), defence customers (U.S. Space Force, NRO), and research institutions. - **Mission**: "Unlocking the potential of space to improve life on Earth" [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/careers/). ## Products & Services - **Electron**: Small orbital launch vehicle – the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, with over 75 missions as of January 2026 [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab). Also used for the suborbital HASTE hypersonic testbed. - **Neutron**: Reusable medium-lift launch vehicle in development, targeting constellation deployment, interplanetary missions, and human spaceflight [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/about/about-us/). - **Photon**: Spacecraft platform for Earth orbit, lunar, and interplanetary missions (e.g., NASA CAPSTONE, ESCAPADE to Mars). - **Satellite Components & Subsystems**: Star trackers, reaction wheels, solar panels, electric propulsion, software-defined radios, separation systems, advanced composite structures, and flight/ground software. Rocket Lab’s space systems technology has enabled more than 1,700 missions globally [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/about/about-us/). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not provided in available sources (NASDAQ-traded; value fluctuates). The SPAC merger in 2021 was valued at approximately $4.1 billion, but current market cap should be verified via financial platforms. - **Key Metric**: Over 2,600 employees globally as of May 2025 [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab); more than 700 in New Zealand alone. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Vector Acquisition Corporation (SPAC partner). Key customers include NASA, U.S. Space Force, NRO, NOAA, BlackSky, and OHB Group. - **Growth Signals**: Development of Neutron; record launch cadence (9 missions in 2022); opening new manufacturing and test facilities (Middle River MD, Stennis MS, Warkworth NZ); successful lunar mission (CAPSTONE) and Mars mission award (ESCAPADE). ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical integration**: Rocket Lab designs and manufactures its own rockets, spacecraft, satellite components, and operates its own launch sites – reducing cost and lead time. - **High launch frequency & reliability**: Electron is the most frequently launched small rocket globally, with rapid turnaround (as fast as 15 days). - **Reusable rocket technology**: Neutron will bring reusability to the medium-lift class, further lowering per-mission costs. - **Southern Hemisphere launch site**: Only private orbital launch site at Mahia, New Zealand, providing unique orbital inclinations. - **Proven interplanetary capability**: First private company to reach the Moon with CAPSTONE and win a Mars mission (ESCAPADE). ## Strategic Focus - Complete development, test, and first launch of the Neutron rocket from Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia. - Expand spacecraft and component manufacturing to serve the growing defence, civil, and commercial satellite markets. - Pursue interplanetary and human-spaceflight capabilities. - Increase launch cadence and begin recovery and reuse of Electron first stages. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Driven, mission-focused environment with emphasis on “Trust, Innovation, and Excellence”. Values include “We are the best at what we do” and “Together we are unstoppable” [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/careers/). - **Work & locations**: Multiple offices, factories, test, and launch sites across the U.S., New Zealand, and Canada. Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated; most roles appear on-site at specific facilities. - **Projects**: Hands-on work with cutting-edge rockets, interplanetary spacecraft, advanced composites, and space software. - **Perks & benefits**: Not detailed on the careers page, but the company offers a collaborative environment, career growth across many disciplines (engineering, tech, operations, finance, etc.), and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact space missions. - **EEO & accommodations**: Rocket Lab provides reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities [rocketlabcorp.com](https://rocketlabcorp.com/careers/). ## Sources 1. [rocketlabcorp.com – About Us](https://rocketlabcorp.com/about/about-us/) 2. [rocketlabcorp.com – Careers](https://rocketlabcorp.com/careers/) 3. [en.wikipedia.org – Rocket Lab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab) 4. [linkedin.com – Rocket Lab](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocket-lab-corp) 5. 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