Staff Propulsion Engineer

3 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
Job Title: Staff Propulsion Engineer

At Vast, we're committed to advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight. We're seeking a highly skilled Staff Propulsion Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities:

* Develop propulsion thrusters, fluid components, tanks/pressure vessels, and fluid systems specific to spacecraft serving space stations
* Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their design and implementation
* Interface with a world-class production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
* 7+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience
* Direct propulsion development/design engineering experience required

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 with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5-1994

Additional Requirements:

* Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
* Up to 10% travel to Mojave as needed

Compensation & Benefits:

* Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
* Comprehensive compensation package including company equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and other benefits

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