Thermal Vacuum Chamber Operator

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a TVAC Chamber Operator to provide thermal vacuum test support for spaceflight hardware, including acceptance testing. The role is based onsite and involves operating and maintaining TVAC test chambers, adjusting settings, monitoring pressure and temperature, regulating LN2, and tuning chamber heaters.

Responsibilities include preparing spacecraft and test facilities for TVAC testing, installing instruments like thermocouples, heaters, and

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• A&P certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spacecraft level thermal vacuum test support.
• Monitor chamber performance and testing.
• Perform chamber preventative maintenance activities.
• Provide support to mechanical, electrical and RF teams.

Skills

US citizenship or permanent resident

Education

HS Diploma or GED

A&P certificate

Job description

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a TVAC Chamber Operator, you provide thermal vacuum test support for space flight hardware, including subsystem and spacecraft acceptance testing.

This role is based onsite in our Palo Alto, CA office.

The Main Role of the TVAC Chamber Operator is operating and maintaining TVAC test Chambers. This includes adjusting chamber settings, monitoring chamber pressure, temperature and other gauges, regulating liquid nitrogen (LN2) flows, and tuning chamber heaters.

In between tests, you assist with maintenance activities to keep the facilities and equipment operating smoothly.

In addition, the TVAC Chamber Operator prepares the spacecraft and the test facility for TVAC Testing. You install test instruments, such as thermocouples, test heaters & calorimeters. Perform checkouts of heaters, TC's & Calorimeters to insure proper operation prior to testing.

You will also assist with mechanical, electrical, and LN2 connections and perform leak checks on LN2 lines. All of these tasks promote successful TVAC test outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide spacecraft level thermal vacuum test support
• Monitor chamber performance and testing
• Perform chamber preventative maintenance activities
• Provide support to mechanical, electrical and RF teams

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
• HS Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P certificate

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within California is: $27.60 - $46.00 hourly. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Intuitive Machines is building the infrastructure for your boldest missions and the next era of space operations. Our foundation is proven and built for scale, resilience, and mission continuity, extending across LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space. That's why commercial leaders and government organizations, such as NASA rely, on Intuitive Machines to sustain continuous mission operations and extend their space capabilities further and faster..

Intuitive Machines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.