Test Engineer — Space Station Systems & Validation

Vast Space Llc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and snacks

Paid time off and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Test Engineer to support Haven-1 space station testing at the Mojave Test Site. You will lead testing on components for ECLSS and propulsion, and collaborate with design teams to ensure meet/verify requirements.

You will mentor technicians, enforce test processes, generate traceable schematics, and develop new test stands while driving cost and schedule efficiency. This full-time exempt role requires flexibility for extended hours and desert conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, clubs, etc)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute testing on components and assemblies of the ECLSS, Propulsion, and ground support systems of the Haven-1 Space Station
• Mentor other engineers and technicians on the team
• Adhere to, enforce, and improve the test processes and good practices of Vast and the test organization
• Produce professional and traceable documentation, including electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics of the test systems
• Work with responsible engineers to design, prepare, and execute test campaigns. This includes the manufacture of new test stands and/or operation of existing resources
• Perform all necessary design, analysis, and project management
• Conduct TRR (Test Readiness Review)before all tests are started
• Find creative solutions to unique issues in order to save cost and schedule while improving overall quality and safety
• Come up with great ideas and be empowered to make them a reality
• Design, analyze, and own the test setup
• Continuous learning/Improvement—and share them with your team members

Skills

Test engineering

Documentation

Root cause analysis

DAQ software

CAD NX

JIRA/Confluence

P&ID design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Visio/Lucidchart

Smartsheet/Project

Git/SVN

Teamcenter

Job description

Vast is seeking a Test Engineer to support Haven-1 space station testing at the Mojave Test Site. You will lead testing on components for ECLSS and propulsion, and collaborate with design teams to ensure meet/verify requirements.

You will mentor technicians, enforce test processes, generate traceable schematics, and develop new test stands while driving cost and schedule efficiency. This full-time exempt role requires flexibility for extended hours and desert conditions.