Propulsion Test Engineer
VASTCalifornia, United States
Posted September 24, 2025
84000 - 140000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support the development of systems for the design, build, and test of the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. This full-time, exempt position will be based in the Mojave, and the role involves operating hotfires, handling cryogenic fluids, and collaborating with test stand technicians. The company focuses on building artificial gravity space stations to facilitate long-term stays in space and is committed to safety and on-time execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in fluid systems or hardware testing
- Experience handling cryogenic fluids
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter
- Experience with Epsilon3
- Experience with JIRA / Confluence
- Experience with Python, Matlab, Visual Basic
- Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Access to Medical and Mental Healthcare
- Discounts and perks
- Food perks (snacks, coffee, dinner, free lunch)