Space-Grade Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — Equity

Vast Space LLC; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast Space LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to enhance rocket engine test operations. In this full-time position based in Mojave, the engineer will support test engineers by maintaining and calibrating instrumentation systems essential for test stands.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in instrumentation. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Ability to read technical documentation like wire diagrams.
• Experience with strain gauges and 4-20mA loop sensors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test stand instrumentation and control systems.
• Generate and maintain electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Instrumentation and controls equipment design

PLC experience

National Instruments hardware

LabVIEW programming

Coding in Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Vast Space LLC is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to enhance rocket engine test operations. In this full-time position based in Mojave, the engineer will support test engineers by maintaining and calibrating instrumentation systems essential for test stands.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in instrumentation. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and generous paid time off.