Space Propulsion Test Technician

Vast Space Llc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity

Paid time off

401(k)

Food perks / onsite meals

Job summary

Vast in Mojave, California is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician, reporting to the Manager of Propulsion Development Test, to support testing and development of high-pressure propulsion systems for spaceflight hardware.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires 5+ years hands-on experience, reading P&IDs, fabricating and testing high-pressure oxygen systems, and working in a demanding outdoor test environment with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in testing, manufacturing, instrument fitting, industrial maintenance, or a related 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 operate in field tests for extended periods.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment).
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and operate rocket thruster test stands, focusing 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.
• Collaborate with test engineers and test article responsible engineers from HQ.
• Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Reading drawings & P&IDs

High-pressure systems

Troubleshooting

Heavy machinery operation

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead equipment

Job description

Vast in Mojave, California is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician, reporting to the Manager of Propulsion Development Test, to support testing and development of high-pressure propulsion systems for spaceflight hardware.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires 5+ years hands-on experience, reading P&IDs, fabricating and testing high-pressure oxygen systems, and working in a demanding outdoor test environment with overtime as needed.