Vast · 4 months ago
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Mojave
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expVast is dedicated to contributing to a future where billions of people thrive in space, building artificial gravity space stations for long-term stays. They are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support the development of systems for a LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine, focusing on maintaining test stand instrumentation and control systems.
Defense & Space
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
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
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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