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Vast

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA

$86K - $120K/yr

Vast is looking for an Propulsion Test Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering (E-2), to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Impulse Space

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$95K - $135K/yr

Propulsion Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mojave Compensation: $95,000 - $135,000 / year Description As a Propulsion Test Engineer at ...

Heart Aerospace

Propulsion Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$124K - $216K/yr

You'll Bring These Qualifications: * 2+ years of professional experience in powertrain, propulsion, or test engineering, with electric or ideally hybrid-electric systems. * Hands-on experience ...

Heart Aerospace

Propulsion Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$124K - $216K/yr

You'll Bring These Qualifications: * 2+ years of professional experience in powertrain, propulsion, or test engineering, with electric or ideally hybrid-electric systems. * Hands-on experience ...

Impulse Space

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

As a Propulsion Test Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for liquid rocket propulsion test operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high-performance ...

Impulse Space

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA

$95K - $135K/yr

Description As a Propulsion Test Engineer at Impulse , you will be responsible for liquid rocket propulsion test operations while working closely with a fast paced, agile team that produces high ...

Vast

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$110K - $155K/yr

Vast is looking for an Propulsion Test Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering (E-2), to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Busek

Propulsion Test Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

As a Test Engineer, you will support our Testing Team in a production environment to deliver ... Our talented staff have collective expertise spanning in-space propulsion, space-borne sensors ...

Busek Co Inc

Propulsion Test Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

As a Test Engineer, you will support our Testing Team in a production environment to deliver ... Our talented staff have collective expertise spanning in-space propulsion, space-borne sensors ...

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Propulsion Test Engineer

Vast

Mojave, CA

$86K - $120K/yr

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Job description

Vast is looking for an Propulsion Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering (E-2), 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, exempt position located in our Mojave location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Sit on console as Test Conductor and Test Director running hotfires of the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. 
  • Plan and lead hazardous operations including work with high pressures and cryogenic fluids.
  • Assist in driving engine development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns to completion.
  • Author and maintain test procedures, sequences, and configuration files for hazardous operations.
  • Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs). 
  • Work side by side with the test stand technicians during fabrication of test stand hardware and integration of test articles.
  • Work on projects to design and modify fluid and electrical systems on the engine test stands.
  • Troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, electrical, and software related systems on the test stands.  
  • Implement continuous improvements to improve safety and test site productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in the operation, design and development of fluid systems, or hardware testing.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience handling cryogenic fluids.
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
  • Experience with Epsilon3.
  • Experience with JIRA / Confluence.
  • Experience with coding languages (Python, Matlab, Visual Basic).
  • Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems.
  • Experience reviewing data and taking corrective actions based on findings.
  • Experience with common instrumentation and controls systems and sensors.
  • Tube fitting & bending, familiar with common industry fittings systems.
  • 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.

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay Range: 

  • Propulsion Test Engineer I: $86,000 - $120,000
  • Propulsion Test Engineer II: $110,000 - $155,000

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