Vast
Test Instrumentation Engineer
Mojave, California, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$86k-$120kDetected 6 days ago
PythonC++MATLABGitSQLJiraConfluenceSiemens NXControlsLabVIEWResearchCommunication
About the role
- Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
- If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
- This will be a full-time, exempt position located at our Mojave Test Site location.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and lead hazardous operations involving high-pressure systems, cryogenic fluids, and rocket propulsion hardware.
- Maintain and oversee test stand instrumentation and control systems across rocket engine and component test facilities.
- Develop, update, and maintain electrical schematics for test stand instrumentation and control systems.
- Collaborate with skilled technicians to design, build, test, maintain, and troubleshoot Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE).
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and operational efficiency at the test site.
- Support and participate in Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), including verification of test objectives, procedures, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation and control systems in an operational, design, or development capacity, preferably in test stand or industrial environments.
- Experience with industrial sensors and instrumentation, including strain gauges, IEPE accelerometers, thermocouples (TCs), RTDs, and 4-20 mA current loop systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, sensor datasheets, equipment manuals, and system schematics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret plumbing and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW-based data acquisition and control systems.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, SQL, and Git for version control.
- Experience working with high-pressure fluid and gas systems, including safe operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for workflow tracking and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accountability and ownership of work.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Compensation
- Test Instrumentation Engineer I: $86,000 - $120,000
- Test Instrumentation Engineer II: $110,000 - $155,000
- Pay Range: California
- $86,000 - $155,000 USD
- 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.
Benefits
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- 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
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.
- 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.
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