Responsibilities
Work under the direction of the Director of Structures Test to develop and execute testing on primary and secondary structure 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), PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and/or CDR (Critical Design Review) before all design/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
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, etc.)
Preferred Skills & Experience
Ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G. etc.
Experience planning and executing engineering operations in a time-sensitive and high-risk environment
Own assembly, checkouts and development test stands
Ability to quickly understand and troubleshoot new/existing systems
Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers
Experience with designing and implementing instrumentation systems
Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures
Experience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutions
Execute deliverables based on prioritized implementation plans and timelines
Ability to rapidly change priorities between several projects
Identify key unknowns and quickly close knowledge gaps
Deliver the highest value results quickly and iterate towards successive milestones
Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures
Experience designing and/or working with closed-loop control systems (hydraulic/ pressure systems)
Experience with working with DAQ software i.e. NI, Beckoff, and/or Dewesoft
Experience working with DAQ hardware i.e. NI, Beckoff, and/or Dewesoft
Experience operating / working with high-pressure gas systems
Experience generating test system P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) using Visio / Lucidchart or equivalent
Experience with creating and maintaining project schedules with Smartsheet, Project or equivalent
Experience with SVN, GIT, or other version management systems
Experience with Teamcenter or other PLM systems
Experience with CAD systems, NX preferable
Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
Experience with selection of precision sensor and measurement devices (i.e. loadcells, thermocouples, pressure sensors, deflection transducers)
Ability to thrive as an individual contributor and as part of a team
Ability to add something unique and positive to our team
Generally high level of all-around awesomeness
Additional Requirements
Must be able to travel to our Mojave Test site (~25% of the time)
Must be able to work varying hours/shifts and available for extended hours as well as weekends when needed
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and be able to maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to handle items weighing up to 25lbs (unassisted)
Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
Pay Range: California
$86,100—$195,552 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
