Rolejob

Overview

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and infrastructure with a focus on low-cost and hardware-rich solutions. The company is seeking a Components Engineer to support the development of space mechanisms for its upcoming commercial space station, Haven-1.

Responsibilities

• Develop fluid components and electro-mechanical hardware specific to spacecraft.
• Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware and systems.
• Interface with the production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft.

Requirements

• 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.
• Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics (preferred).
• Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components (preferred).
• Experience in NX 8.5 or other CAD packages with understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) (preferred).
• Proficient in principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits (preferred).
• Professional experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis software (preferred).
• Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques (preferred).
• Good understanding of aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites) (preferred).
• Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems (preferred).
• Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals (preferred).
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight (preferred).
• Able to work well in a collaborative team environment (preferred).
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.
• Up to 10% travel to remote sites and vendors as needed.