Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Contract)

Vast is looking for a Instrumentation and Controls 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, 6 month contract position located at our Mojave Test Site location. 

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, ranging from 20F to 120F, outdoors