Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Fixed-Term)

Vast•Mojave, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Fixed Term), reporting to the Director, Mojave Test Site, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations and the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of aerospace or industrial process, instrumentation and controls experience
2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Read & interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Ability to correctly interpret complex electrical schematics
Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
Qualifications in NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, or J-STD-001
Previous experience in aerospace electrical fabrication or maintenance
Experience with 4-20mA loop devices
Familiarity with Daniels Manufacturing tooling.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain test facility, including Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), wire harnesses and instrumentation and control junction boxes.
Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain electrical systems on rocket engines and rocket engine test stands.
Work on test pad to perform cold flows, hot fire testing, and other hazardous operations
Troubleshoot, install, and calibrate various instruments, including ultrasonic level transmitters, flow meters, pressure transducers, thermocouple and resistance temperature devices, differential pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers and microphones
Utilizes a wide range of test equipment, including PLCs, National Instruments hardware, oscilloscopes, data analyzers, digital multi-meters, and other test equipment, while performing tests to identify problems and to maintain and calibrate equipment to performance standards
Fabricate wire harnesses in accordance with IPC 620 standards.
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 improve safety and test site productivity.

Benefits

company equity
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
generous paid time off
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
other discounts and perks
snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
lunch subsidized