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Vast · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer II

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human presence in space. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the development of systems for the design and construction of these space stations, contributing to engine design and production processes.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Responsible Engineer for Liquid Oxygen Turbopump

Design: work with our team and Chief Engineer to advance the design of E-2. Create models and drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support

Manufacturing: work with our 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

Assembly and test: support our integration team with propulsion component assembly build and testing

Create schematics and document processes

Participate in engine testing with our test team and support with troubleshooting as needed

Communicate effectively with entire team to regularly provide updates on progress and issues

Always follow proper safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment in the workplace

Qualification

Mechanical designCAD (NX preferred)Geometric dimensioningTolerancing (GD&T)ANSYSMATLABHands-on engineeringProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

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

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Preferred

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

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees