Senior Electrician

Launch Pad Senior Electrician – Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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 reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

The role of Senior Electrician is key to enabling the construction of Neutron facilities to support a timely test and first launch campaign of the Neutron launch vehicle. This role will be part of a tight‑knit team of technicians that will lead the build, integration, test, operation, and maintenance of both the Neutron launch vehicle and Neutron ground system assets.

• Play a crucial role in building and installing electrical, instrumentation and controls subsystems on the test and launch sites.
• Contribute to workflow and best practices for the launch pad operations.
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Provide support on operations as needed to support launch ops integration.
• Fit out, assemble and install launch pad systems including:
  • Electrical and control panels, instrumentation and supporting systems.
  • Routing, design, and installation of cable tray and conduit.
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues as needed.
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand;
  Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

• High School Diploma, GED, Journeyman qualification or higher.
• 8+ years’ experience in industrial electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Proven ability to read, understand and follow detailed schematics, drawings and instructions.
• Experience with instrumentation installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.

• Practical hands‑on wiring and troubleshooting control system experience.
• Experience with basic maintenance and repair of generators and UPS systems.
• Understanding of fluid systems – e.g. pneumatic, cryogenic, hydraulics.
• Experience with in a similar launch vehicle environment.

• 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 to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro‑chemical manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable climbing ladders, glrap, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

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…