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Vast · 1 day ago

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. They are seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to support the development of systems necessary for designing and building human-rated space stations, including leading hazardous operations and troubleshooting various systems.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

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

Fluid systems designCryogenic fluids handlingHigh pressure systemsNXTeamcenterEpsilon3JIRA / ConfluenceCoding languagesCommunication skillsTeamwork abilitiesAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in the operation, design and development of fluid systems, or hardware testing

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

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

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees