3h ago
Propulsion Test Engineer
Mojave
$84.2k-$142.1k / year
full-timemidSpace technology
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll join Vast to execute hot-fire testing for development and qualification of in-house thrusters and vehicle-level chemical propulsion systems. You'll lead hazardous operations including high-pressure fluids and combustion device testing. This role offers the chance to work on next-generation space stations at a pioneering company.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Execute hot-fire testing for thruster and propulsion system development.
- Lead hazardous operations with high-pressure fluids and combustion devices.
- Write test procedures for hazardous operations.
- Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
- Maintain and design modifications to test stand fluids and electrical systems.
📋 Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in chemical propulsion and/or fluid systems or hardware testing.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends.
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience with JIRA / Confluence.
- Experience with controls data acquisition systems (e.g., Beckhoff/TwinCAT, LabVIEW).
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🩺 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 🏖️ Generous paid time off with up to 20+ days vacation for exempt staff.
- 🏠 Remote work not specified; onsite role with travel.
- 🍽️ Free snacks, coffee, barista, and dinner; subsidized lunch.
- 📈 Company equity and 401(k) retirement plan.
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