Electric Propulsion Technician for Next-Gen Space Stations

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

ClassPass credits

Spring Health mental healthcare

Free on-site meals

Lunch subsidies

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is hiring an Electric Propulsion Specialist to support the design, assembly, and testing of propulsion hardware for space stations. The role involves wiring, harnessing, and test setup in a lab environment, working closely with propulsion engineers to ensure performance and safety of high-voltage systems.

The position requires hands-on experience in aerospace or similar high-reliability sectors, and will involve operating CNC machines and test equipment in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience as electrical/electromechanical or test technician in aerospace, defense, research, or a high-reliability industry

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test electric propulsion hardware, including thrusters and power electronics
• Build, inspect, and repair electrical harnesses and cable assemblies, including soldering and connector termination
• Safely work on high-voltage systems and equipment following safety practices
• Run, maintain, and troubleshoot vacuum chambers and pumping systems
• Set up and run thruster tests and data acquisition checks
• Machine fixtures and test hardware on manual and CNC mills/lathes
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical problems using meters, scopes, and leak detectors
• Follow work instructions and record configurations and non-conformances accurately
• Keep lab and test areas clean and inventory-sound
• Collaborate with engineering/quality to feed lessons back into design

Skills

Electrical systems

High-voltage safety

Wire harnesses

Machining (CNC)

Diagnostics & test equipment

Reading schematics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Leak detectors

HV test equipment

Cleanroom equipment

MES systems

Job description

Vast in Long Beach is hiring an Electric Propulsion Specialist to support the design, assembly, and testing of propulsion hardware for space stations. The role involves wiring, harnessing, and test setup in a lab environment, working closely with propulsion engineers to ensure performance and safety of high-voltage systems.

The position requires hands-on experience in aerospace or similar high-reliability sectors, and will involve operating CNC machines and test equipment in a fast-paced lab.