Vast was founded to expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for an Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering, to create the world’s highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.
In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested a full turbo-pump assembly, thrust chamber assembly, and oxygen-rich pre-burner. You will be a key member who will help develop electronics for a fully integrated engine and test stand.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible Engineer for E-2 test stand and development engine electronics
- Procure, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot instrumentation for E-2 test stand and engine
- Improve and troubleshoot test stand ECU and DAQ
- Integrate flight computer and integrated power bus into E-2 test stand then engine
- Design circuit boards and electronics for various test stand and engine needs
- Integrate throttle motors with circuit boards and control system on engine
- Responsible for wiring harness and mounting avionics on E-2 engine and test stand
- Create electronics schematics and models/drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support
- Work with our team to build propulsion component assemblies and the full engine to test at NASA Stennis Space Center
- Create schematics; write procedures, work instructions, and document processes
- Conduct tests of propulsion components and the full engine with our team at NASA Stennis Center
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with electronics design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
- Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
- Electronics and circuit boards
- Communication (Written, visual, slides)
- Coding (MATLAB, C++, javascript, C, Arduino)
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel (up to 50%) to NASA Stennis Space Center
- Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted
- Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions
- Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to a varying schedule to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- Electrical Engineer Level II: $100,000-$145,000
- Senior Electrical Engineer Level III: $135,000-$170,000
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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.
