Propulsion Test Technician
Quick Summary
Vast seeks a Propulsion Test Technician in Mojave, California to build, maintain, and operate rocket thruster test stands and support human-rated space station development.
Skills & Keywords
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain and operate rocket thruster test stands, with a focus on high pressure fluid systems.
- Perform install, uninstall and inspections on rocket engine thrusters.
- Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns.
- Follow detailed work instructions and test procedures during hazardous operations.
- Work safely in a clean-room environment on high pressure oxygen systems.
- Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid systems, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Work collaboratively with test engineers and test article responsible engineers from HQ.
- Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in testing, manufacturing, instrument fitter, industrial maintenance, or a related hands-on field.
- Proficient reading and working from mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
- Experience bending and flaring stainless steel tubing.
- Experience building / testing high pressure fluid systems.
- Experience performing pressure proof testing.
- Ability to conduct test operations in the field for an extended period of time.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.)
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and work in an outdoor, physically demanding test environment (from freezing conditions to temps up to 120 degrees fahrenheit).
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Nice to Have
- Experience operating / fabricating high-pressure (6 kpsi) gaseous oxygen systems.
- Experience with precision cleaning and assembly of precision clearned systems.
- Experience rebuilding high pressure valves and regulators.
Pay Range
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
- Propulsion Test Technician I: $22.87 - $32.46
- Propulsion Test Technician II: $29.37 - $41.69
- Propulsion Test Technician III: $33.36 - $47.35
- Senior Test Technician: $40.10 - $56.92
Vast
Long Beach, CA
About Vast
Vast develops next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, including the Haven Station for continuous human presence in space and high-power satellite products.
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