Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer
1 day ago
Vast is a pioneering company in the field of space exploration, aiming to create a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our artificial gravity space stations.
Job Summary:We are looking for a seasoned propulsion engineer to lead the design and integration of our space station's propulsion system. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience, and a passion for advancing the commercial space industry.
Responsibilities:- Lead cross-functional trade studies and run integrated analyses to define interfaces that impact the design and integration of the Space Station's Propulsion System and Concept of Operations.
- Act as the negotiator between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests to ensure the optimization of the spacecraft.
- Coordinate constraints and conflicting requirements across multiple disciplines and identify program risks and associated mitigations.
- Contribute to or lead architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support.
- Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their hardware.
- Interface with a world-class production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics.
- 5+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (student project team and internship experience qualifies).
- 5+ years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of rocket engines, combustion devices, turbopumps, and/or valves.
- 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 (PTC Creo, CATIA) with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y.
- Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
- Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools, as well as a good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation.
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, electron beam welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, structural assembly, etc.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Up to 10% travel to Mojave as needed.
Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks. The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 USD, depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Full-time employees also receive 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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