Job brief: Test Operations Mechanical Technician II/III

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• Listed on Rocket Lab's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Rocket Lab's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Stennis Space Center, MS · Stennis Facility
• Posted: 2026-09-28

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• 2+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, coal, shipping or steel.
• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years experience in facility operations in aerospace, oil & gas, coal, shipping or steel.
• Post-secondary education that might include technical degrees or licenses (A&P or similar)
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift (Monday- Thursday 3:30pm – 1:30am) and/or weekend shift (Thursday - Sunday, 5:00am - 3:30pm)
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of…

Conditions

• Note: Currently hiring for 2nd Shift and Weekend shift, details below.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Main duties

• TEST OPERATIONS MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN II/III
• Build facility systems of tubing, piping and mechanical structures
• Operate high pressure gas and cryogenic systems using detailed work instructions and proper PPE
• Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in Mississippi: $62k a year (11 listings, 6 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across Rocket Lab's 457 open listings, 24% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Rocket Lab hires

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