Senior Facilities Electrical Technician

About The Role

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 to 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.

SERVICES

• Electrical Maintenance
• Infrastructure Upgrades
• Electrical Improvement Projects

Senior Facilities Electrical Technician / Master Facilities Electrical Technician

Based onsite at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California, the Facilities Electrical Technician is responsible for electrical maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and electrical improvement projects at Rocket Lab's headquarters and Engine Development Center.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Serve as the primary electrical subject matter expert for HQ and the Engine Development Center.
• Plan, scope, and execute electrical infrastructure projects including power distribution, panel upgrades, machine installs, lighting systems, and equipment tie-ins.
• Coordinate directly with internal customers (Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Production, IT) to define electrical requirements, project timelines, shutdown windows, and commissioning plans.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrade of building electrical systems (120V–480V, 3-phase systems).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction drawings.
• Install and modify conduit systems; proficiently bend conduit from ½" to 1 ¼” using manual tube benders (EMT preferred; rigid and flexible conduit experience a plus).
• Size conductors, breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment in accordance with NEC and local code.
• Support equipment installations including procurement, layout planning, power drops, disconnects, and final energization.
• Manage electrical work orders through JIRA and prioritize based on production impact and safety risk.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, OSHA, and local building code requirements.
• Provide oversight of contractors performing electrical work and verify work meets Rocket Lab standards.
• Assist with broader facilities maintenance tasks as required, including HVAC support, plumbing repairs, painting, minor construction, furniture relocation, and other general facilities maintenance activities to support site operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical maintenance experience in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• A High School Diploma, GED, or 12+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in lieu of diploma.
• Experience with facilities systems and improvement projects.

Additional Qualifications

• Licensed electrician or certified electrical professional is highly preferred.
• Experience with managing a cleanroom.
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.

Additional Requirements

• Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise.
• Wear required PPE as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods.
• Move between buildings, labs, and work areas, as needed.
• Lift, carry, push and pull materials and equipment up to 25 pds unassisted.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Base Salary Range (CA Only)

$30—$50 USD

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.
• 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.