Components Engineer

Vast • Long Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking a Components Engineer to support the development of space mechanisms and spacecraft hardware for its space stations. The role reports to the Sr. Director of Components and is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California. The engineer will develop fluid components, electro-mechanical hardware, and/or fluid systems for spacecraft serving space stations; take ownership of critical spacecraft propulsion hardware and systems; and work with the production team to translate designs into spacecraft.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems.
• 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 and oral communication skills.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Able to travel up to 10% to remote sites and vendors as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 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 with NX 8.5 or other CAD packages such as PTC Creo or CATIA, and a solid understanding and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5-1994.
• Proficiency in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
• Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar FEA software tools, and a good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation.
• Knowledge of metallic and fluid-system manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment, including machining, electron beam welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, and structural assembly.
• Good understanding of and experience working with aerospace materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.
• Solid understanding of test methods and setups and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations with partial information.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Develop fluid components, electro-mechanical hardware, and/or fluid systems specific to spacecraft serving space stations through design, analysis, building, and testing.
• Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware and systems, assuming profound responsibility for the hardware.
• Interface with the production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft.

Benefits

• Company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including up to 20+ vacation days for 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.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level