Vast is looking for a
Components Engineer, reporting to the
Sr. Director of Components, to support the development of space mechanisms.
This will be a
full-time, exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities- Develop (design, analyze, build, and test) , fluid components (e.g., valves, instrumentation, etc.)electro-mechanical hardware, and/or fluid systems specific to spacecraft serving space stations
- Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their hardware
- Interface with a world-class production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems
Preferred Skills & Experience- Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
- Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components
- Experience in NX 8.5 or other CAD packages (PTC Creo, CATIA) with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5-1994
- Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits
- Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools, as well as a good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, electron beam welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, structural assembly, etc
- Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites)
- Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills - able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Additional Requirements- Up to 10% travel to remote sites and vendors as needed
Pay Range: California
$112,340-$230,000 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
