Structures Test Technician

Mojave, CAfull timeOn Site

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Vast The Structures Test Technician supports the development of human-rated space stations by maintaining and operating the Haven-1 Primary Structural Test Stand. This role involves installing the space station hull for static structural testing and servicing hydraulic and pressurization systems.

Responsibilities

Maintaining, upgrading and operating the Haven-1 Primary Structural Test Stand at VAST’s Mojave Test Site.
Installing the Haven-1 Space Station Hull into the test stand for static structural testing.
Service, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic actuators and associated hydraulic plumbing used to apply structural test loads.
Service and maintain the GN2 (gaseous nitrogen) pressurization system, including regulators, valves, and associated high-pressure plumbing.
Support Test Engineers in the execution of static load tests on the space station hull, including pre-test setup, run support, and post-test teardown/inspection.
Perform routine and corrective maintenance on test stand mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep stands mission-ready.
Flex to support other rocket engine, component, and thruster test stands at the Mojave Test Site as testing priorities and schedules require.
Follow all safety protocols for high-pressure systems, hydraulics, and heavy equipment; identify and escalate safety concerns proactively.
Maintain accurate test stand configuration, maintenance, and work order records.

Qualification

Background as a pipefitterAdditional Requirements

Required

5+ years of hands-on technical experience in testing, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or a related hands-on field.
Proficient reading and working from mechanical drawings and P&IDs
Demonstrated experience with at least one of: hydraulic systems, high-pressure gas systems, or welding/fabrication.
High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Preferred

Background as a pipefitter, hydraulics technician, or heavy machine operator with hydraulics repair experience.
Experience with high-pressure pneumatic/gas system plumbing (e.g., GN2, GHe).
Familiarity with test stand instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges).
Experience operating mechanical load frames for structural testing.
Experience servicing hydraulic actuators, hydraulic pump units and hydraulic servo valves.
With common high pressure and hydraulics fittings.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and work in an outdoor, physically demanding test environment (from freezing conditions to temps up to 120 degrees fahrenheit).

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

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