This is a job for a Senior Test Operations Mechanical Technician with a company located in the Stennis Space Center, MS area.

Job Summary: Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Senior Test Operations Mechanical 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 test efforts.

Responsibilities: Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures. Use knowledge and skills to build mechanical systems that adhere to standards of integrity and cleanliness. Directly support rocket engine hardware processing and checkout operations. Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems using detailed work instructions and proper PPE. Perform facility checkout and test operations safely while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity. Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues. Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems.  Provide your expertise in system layout, system operations and test processes.

Qualifications: 8+ years' experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, or heavy industry. High School diploma or GED. Demonstrated experience building and activating facility systems. A background in collaborative work to accomplish difficult tasks. Experience with high pressure gas and cryogenic systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.