Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond.
We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO.
We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality.
If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for a Propulsion Technician, reporting to the Associate Director, Mojave Test Site, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located at our Mojave Test Site location.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain test facility, including Ground Support Equipment (GSE), propellant, high pressure, and cryogenic systems
Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems
Work on test pad to perform cold flows, hot fire testing, and other hazardous operations
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid system, mechanical, and electrical systems
Work with engineers to build and maintain rocket engines and other test articles
Ability to conduct test operations in the field for extended period of time
Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery (Forklift, All-terrain Forklift, overhead equipment, etc.
)
Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of experience working in a production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Read & Understand Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Experience building and testing high pressure fluid/gas systems
Tube fitting & bending, familiar with common industry fittings systems
Liquid Oxygen (LOX) & Cryogenics handling and systems maintenance
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay range:
Propulsion Technician I: $23.
00 - $30.
00
Propulsion Technician II: $28.
00 - $35.
00
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
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
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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