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Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$86K - $122K/yr

Vast is looking for a Propulsion Test Engineer , reporting to the Propulsion Test Manager, to support the development of the propulsion systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$135K - $195K/yr

Vast is looking for a Propulsion Test Engineer , reporting to the Propulsion Test Manager, to support the development of the propulsion systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$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 ...

Propulsion Test Engineer

Mojave, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Propulsion Test Engineer Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mojave Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 / year Description As a Propulsion Test Engineer at ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purpose We're seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class propulsion test infrastructure that accelerates the development of next-generation turbo machinery ...

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 ...

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 ...

Purpose We're seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class propulsion test infrastructure that accelerates the development of next-generation turbo machinery ...

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 • On-site

$86K - $122K/yr

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Job description

Vast is looking for a Propulsion Test Engineer, reporting to the Propulsion Test Manager, to support the development of the propulsion systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-timeexempt position located in our Mojave location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Perform thruster development, acceptance and qualification hot-fire testing
  • Lead hazardous operations including work with high pressure fluids
  • Write test procedures for hazardous operations
  • Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
  • Work side by side with the test stand technicians during test article install and inspection
  • Maintain and design modifications to test stand fluids and electrical systems to meet current and expanding test requirements
  • Work collaboratively with Long Beach based responsible engineers to meet test requirements, design test stand modifications, and debug test stand problems rapidly

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in the operation, design, and development of chemical propulsion and/or fluid systems, or hardware testing

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Propulsion experience in collegiate rocket program
  • Experience with NX and Teamcenter
  • Experience with Epsilon3
  • Experience with JIRA / Confluence
  • Experience with controls & data acquisition systems (e.g., Beckhoff/TwinCAT, National Instruments/LabVIEW)
  • Experience building and testing high pressure fluid systems
  • Tube fitting & bending, familiarity with common industry fittings systems 
  • Read & interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • 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 overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions outdoors in Mojave, CA

Pay Range: 

  • Propulsion Test Engineer I: $86,000 - $122,000 
  • Propulsion Test Engineer II: $112,000 - $155,000
  • Senior Propulsion Test Engineer: $135,000 - $195,000