Vast · 3 hours ago
Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on engine testing and development.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Sit on console as Test Conductor and Test Director running hotfires of the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine
Plan and lead hazardous operations including work with high pressures and cryogenic fluids
Assist in driving engine development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns to completion
Author and maintain test procedures, sequences, and configuration files for hazardous operations
Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
Work side by side with the test stand technicians during fabrication of test stand hardware and integration of test articles
Work on projects to design and modify fluid and electrical systems on the engine test stands
Troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, electrical, and software related systems on the test stands
Implement continuous improvements to improve safety and test site productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in the operation, design and development of fluid systems, or hardware testing
Preferred
Experience handling cryogenic fluids
Experience with NX and Teamcenter
Experience with Epsilon3
Experience with JIRA / Confluence
Experience with coding languages (Python, Matlab, Visual Basic)
Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
Experience reviewing data and taking corrective actions based on findings
Experience with common instrumentation and controls systems and sensors
Tube fitting & bending, familiar with common industry fittings systems
Read & interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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