Mechanical Engineer II

Vast is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II, reporting to the Senior Manager of E-2 Engineering, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

You will contribute expertise toward creating the world’s highest-performing engine for small launchers while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.