Senior Test Engineer, Lunar
Core
Lead testing for Vast's lunar systems including power stations, airlocks, and habitats by defining test architecture, executing campaigns, and conducting hazardous operations.
Role type
Senior Test Engineer (Lunar Systems)
Builds
Lunar power stations, airlocks, and habitats for the Moon
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Required skills
Test system design and execution, Fluid systems testing, Hazardous operations management, Test architecture definition, Test readiness reviews, Multi-disciplinary hardware testing
Preferred skills
Spaceflight environment testing (vibration, shock, thermal cycling), Test automation coding (Python, MATLAB, Visual Basic), P&ID interpretation, New test lab setup
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Visual Basic, DAQ, Instrumentation
Responsibilities
Lead testing for lunar power stations, airlocks, and habitats; Plan and execute test campaigns across fluids, propulsion, structures, thermal, and avionics; Serve as Test Conductor for hazardous operations; Author and maintain test plans and procedures; Stand up test capability and infrastructure from scratch; Design and modify test stands and benches; Partner with engineers to translate requirements into verification approaches; Establish test safety practices and mentor the test organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
