Turbomachinery Engineer II

The role

You will create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers while optimizing for production and low cost. You will help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production.

What you will do

• Advance the design of E-2 by creating models and drawings of parts and assemblies
• Perform calculations and analyses with team support
• Work with internal manufacturing team to create finished E-2 parts
• Support parts through 3d-printing, machining, post processing, and inspection
• Incorporate feedback to improve design for manufacturing
• Support integration team with propulsion component assembly build and testing
• Create schematics and document processes
• Participate in engine testing and support with troubleshooting
• Communicate effectively with entire team to provide updates
• Follow proper safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)
• Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted
• Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions

Nice to have

• Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
• Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
• Communication (Written, visual, slides)
• CAD (NX preferred)
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Problem-solving
• Capable to grow positive, respectful, and professional relationships
• Willing to make mistakes, take responsibilities, work independently and be transparent about your work
• ANSYS
• MATLAB

Benefits

• company equity
• medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
• 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
• snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
• lunch subsidized

About the company

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, the company has built facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station.