Senior Structures Test Engineer - Hydraulics for Space

Vast; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 195,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast in Mojave is seeking a Sr. Structures Test Engineer to support the design and development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will be the responsible engineer for the Haven-1 primary structure test stand and lead maintenance and operations on hydraulic systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years’ experience in hydraulics power engineering or structural test engineering, along with a deep understanding of hydraulic system troubleshooting and maintenance.

This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary range from $137,760 to $195,552, coupled with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hydraulics power engineering and/or structural test engineering.
• Highly experienced with hydraulic repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible engineer for the Haven-1 Primary Structure test stand.
• Lead hazardous operations for static load testing of the Haven-1 primary structure.
• Coordinate stand modifications and upgrades to meet changing test requirements.

Skills

Hydraulics power engineering

Structural test engineering

Test procedure writing

Hydraulic system troubleshooting

Effective communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Vast in Mojave is seeking a Sr. Structures Test Engineer to support the design and development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will be the responsible engineer for the Haven-1 primary structure test stand and lead maintenance and operations on hydraulic systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years’ experience in hydraulics power engineering or structural test engineering, along with a deep understanding of hydraulic system troubleshooting and maintenance.

This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary range from $137,760 to $195,552, coupled with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and generous paid time off.