Senior Test Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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 Test Engineer, Instrumentation and Controls reporting to the Environmental & Thermal Control Systems Manager to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Design, fabricate, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with technicians, with a focus on instrumentation and control systems, including both hardware and software.
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and testing equipment.
- Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components and subassemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
- Ensure robust data and control systems design and implementation from end-to-end, including remote operations and data collection and storage.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in applicable manufacturing to drive innovation within the company.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in instrumentation, controls, and automation
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of implementation of multiple different PLC and DAQ hardware and softwares
- Experience with the following programming languages: SQL, Labview, Python, ladder logic
- Experience with SCADA systems for OPCUA and MQTT devices
- Experience designing and implementing instrumentation and control systems for hazardous fluid/pressure systems, like pumps, compressors, reactors, plants, etc.
- Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting fluids components
- Experience operating complex hazardous systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Skilled in operation of machinery and hand tools
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment balancing multiple projects with flexibility.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- Specific certifications, as appropriate
Salary Range: California
$150,000 - $200,000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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