Vast
space stations
SeniorTestTechnician
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“Senior Test Technician at Vast. Skills: Propulsion Test, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Hazardous Operations. Build and maintain test facility, including Ground Support Equipment (GSE), propellant, high pressure, and cryogenic systems. Build, test, and maintain fluid systems”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid system, mechanical, and electrical systems
Ability to conduct test operations in the field for extended period of time, Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience working in a production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Ability to conduct test operations in the field for extended period of time, Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.), Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain test facility
including Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
and cryogenic systems
and maintain fluid systems
and other hazardous operations
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid system
and electrical systems
Build and maintain rocket thrusters and other test articles
Conduct test operations in the field for extended period of time
Operate or learn to operate heavy machinery
Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems; Work with engineers to build and maintain rocket thrusters and other test articles
Full Job Description
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. 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. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Senior Propulsion Technician, reporting to the Staff Propulsion Test Engineer, Mojave Test Site, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located at our Mojave location. Responsibilities: Build and maintain test facility, including Ground Support Equipment (GSE), propellant, high pressure, and cryogenic systems Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems Work on test pad to perform cold flows, hot fire testing, and other hazardous operations Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid system, mechanical, and electrical systems Work with engineers to build and maintain rocket thrusters and other test articles Ability to conduct test operations in the field for extended period of time Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.) Implement continuous improve
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