Vast Turbomachinery Engineer II at Vast to design and optimize the world’s highest performing engine for small launchers. Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, and transition from development to production.
Responsibilities
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.
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
Hands-on engineering (Full-stackCommunication (WrittenCAD (NX preferred)Problem-solvingCapable to grow positiveWilling to make mistakes
Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)
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
