Full-Time

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Posted on 7/29/2024

VAST

VAST

501-1,000 employees

Develops artificial gravity space stations

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$150k - $170kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Long Beach, CA, USA

Full-time position located in Long Beach.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Propulsion
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
PTC Creo
GD&T
Requirements
  • 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 (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components (preferred)
  • 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 Y14.5-1994 (preferred)
  • Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits (preferred)
  • 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 (preferred)
  • 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. (preferred)
  • Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites) (preferred)
  • Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems (preferred)
  • Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information (preferred)
  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight (preferred)
  • Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers (preferred)
  • Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work (preferred)
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones (additional requirement)
  • Up to 10% travel to Mojave as needed (additional requirement)
Responsibilities
  • You will lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and 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

Vast Space develops artificial gravity space stations designed to support human life beyond Earth. Their technology uses large spinning structures to create centrifugal force, simulating Earth's gravity, which is essential for human health during long-term space missions. The company primarily serves clients in the aerospace sector, including government space agencies and private exploration companies, focusing on sustainable habitats for missions to the Moon and Mars. Unlike competitors, Vast Space addresses the critical issue of weightlessness, which can harm astronauts over time, by providing customizable modules for various scientific and industrial applications. The goal of Vast Space is to expand humanity's presence in the solar system while ensuring sustainable growth and protecting Earth's ecosystem.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

41%

1 year growth

126%

2 year growth

791%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Vast's innovative space habitats.
  • NASA's CCSC-2 agreements offer Vast opportunities to leverage expertise and secure contracts.
  • Experienced advisors like Garrett Reisman enhance Vast's strategic positioning in the space sector.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established companies like Blue Origin may overshadow Vast's market efforts.
  • Reliance on SpaceX's Starlink poses risks if technical challenges arise.
  • New leadership under Max Haot could disrupt projects if not managed effectively.

What makes VAST unique

  • Vast is pioneering artificial gravity space stations for long-term human habitation.
  • The company focuses on sustainable space habitats using centrifugal force to mimic Earth's gravity.
  • Vast collaborates with SpaceX for advanced communication via Starlink on its Haven-1 station.

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