Test Engineer

Vast is looking for a Test Engineer, reporting to the Staff Components Test Engineer, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. In this role, you will support the ongoing development of our Haven-1 space station module, with a primary focus on components and assemblies testing that require quantity distance (QD) to perform. You will work closely with design REs, test technicians, and other teams such as Components, ECLSS, and Propulsion to meet design/mission requirements and industry standards.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Mojave Test Site location.

Responsibilities:

Work under the direction of the Components team to 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

Minimum 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)

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

Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures

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 operating / working with GOX, N2O, and other high pressure oxidizer 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, flow meters)

Additional Requirements:

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 to handle working in extreme desert environment (20°F-115°F, UV Index 10+, local wildlife)

Pay Range:

Test Engineer I: $86,000 - $120,000

Test Engineer II: $110,000 - $155,000

Senior Test Engineer: $130,000 - $190,000

Pay Range: California

$86,000—$190,000 USD