Vast
Structures Test Engineer (Hydraulic Power Engineer)
Mojave, California, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$138k-$196kDetected 7 days ago
Load TestingResearchCommunication
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 VAST's Mojave Test Site location.
Responsibilities
- Lead hazardous operations for static load testing of the Haven-1 primary structure.
- Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
- Flex to support propulsion or fluids components testing as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in hydraulics power engineering and/or structural test engineering.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Ability to work outside in harsh weather conditions in the Mojave desert with temperatures exceeding 110F.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Highly experienced with all aspects of hydraulic repair, troubleshooting, installation, preventative maintenance and field service.
- Experience writing test procedures
- Experience building and testing high pressure hydraulics systems.
- Hydraulic plumbing fabrication experience.
- Read & interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
Compensation
- $137,760 - $195,552 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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