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Vast · 19 hours ago

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

Vast is working towards a future where humans can thrive in space, and they are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity space stations. The role involves maintaining test stand instrumentation, generating electrical schematics, and troubleshooting various systems related to rocket engines and test stands.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support test engineers by maintaining all test stand instrumentation and control systems on all rocket engine and structures test stands

Generate and maintain electrical schematics for all test stand instrumentation and control systems

Manage all instrumentation calibration records

Manage all instrumentation checkout and calibration equipment

Coordinate recalibration of all instrumentation

Work alongside electrical technicians to build, test, and maintain electrical systems on rocket engines and rocket engine test stands

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software related systems on the test stands

Implement continuous improvements to improve safety and test site productivity

Qualification

InstrumentationControlsPLCsNational InstrumentsLabVIEWPythonMatlabVisual BasicStrain gaugesIEPE accelerometersTCsRTDs4-20mA loop sensorsNXTeamcenterTechnical documentationJIRAConfluenceAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork abilitiesFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in the operation, design and development of instrumentation and controls equipment

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Experience with PLCs

Experience with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW

Experience with coding languages (Python, Matlab Visual Basic)

Experience with strain gauges, IEPE accelerometers, TCs, RTDs and 4-20mA loop sensors

Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documentation such as wire diagrams, sensor data sheets, and data systems equipment manuals

Experience with NX and Teamcenter

Experience with JIRA / Confluence

Extreme attention to detail

Read & interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities

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, and lunch subsidized

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