Station Test Engineer (ECLSS)

Vast is looking for a Station Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Station Test Engineering, to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

The Station Test Engineering team takes pride in crafting cutting-edge mechanisms, fluid systems, and electronics to test hardware critical to the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) to support life onboard our artificial-gravity commercial space station. This is a crucial role, as it involves planning and executing testing of components that are absolutely critical to the safety of future astronauts and passengers.  

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Take full ownership of testing Life-Support System components that support near-term & long-term space habitats
• Manage deliverables that range from singular case studies & analysis, to building & instrumenting full complex test environments
• Identify and resolve test challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Thoroughly document all aspects of design, planning, test, and post-processed results for traceability across all subsystems and life cycle milestones 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline)
• Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and design, fluids test standards and best practices, piping and instrumentation diagrams, test instrumentation and fittings, test safety, and test troubleshooting
• Experience driving complex projects from cradle to grave
• Ability to work in a fast paced & autonomously driven start-up atmosphere
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
• 2+ years of professional experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging fluid, mechanical, and electrical issues
• Working knowledge of supporting engineering disciplines (i.e. mechanically strong but knows how to wire and code, or control electronics focused but knows CAD & can create machine drawings)
• Working knowledge of industry test standards (SMC-S-016, etc.)
• Aerospace test lifecycle understanding (PDR, CDR, TRR, ATP, QTP, etc.)
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted