Test Specialist

The role

The Test Specialist assists in development, qualification, and acceptance testing for Haven-1 components and structure. This role involves setting up and operating tests, troubleshooting DAQ issues, and supporting engineering with instrumentation.

What you will do

• Assists engineering with projects and test campaigns with instrumentation and DAQ support
• Setup and operate tests with engineering guidance
• Setup structural and mechanisms tests for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Prepare test set-ups that may involve crane operations and assist in lifting operations
• Update test procedures and provide feedback to improve robustness, automation, or duration
• Troubleshoots DAQ and/or test setup issues and implements solutions
• Assist engineering with test fixture design and implement best practices for DFM/T
• Review test requirements, RFQs, and SOWs as it relates to testing and test equipment
• Assists with training and mentoring less experienced team members
• Lead a group of 2 or more test technicians to complete a task or project

Required qualifications

• Prior experience in a specific testing field and electrical experience combined (3+years)
• HS Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Ability to travel to Mojave Air and Space Port with short notice
• Ability to work from elevated heights and outdoor environments

Nice to have

• Knowledge of running tests using manufacturing and operational procedure focused software
• Experience setting up hydraulic load and structures testing for aerospace components/vehicles, or similar
• Experience setting up leak and pneumatic pressure testing for aerospace components and vehicles, or similar
• Proficient knowledge and skill working with various sensors (strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.)
• Knowledge of PMS (Preventative Maintenance Schedule) of testing equipment
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems (Analog inputs, analog output, digital inputs, digital outputs)
• Proficiency with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)
• Knowledge of Jira project management and Google apps: gmail, docs, sheets, slides, etc.
• Knowledge of maintaining calibrations of instrumentation devices (load cells, pressure transducers, power supplies, etc.)
• Knowledge of test equipment assembly and fabrication: hydraulic hoses, AN fittings with stainless steel hardline, unistrut, 80/20, etc.

Benefits

• company equity
• medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off
• up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
• lunch subsidized

About the company

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, the company has more than 1,000 employees.