Vast · 1 day ago
Build Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$84K/yr - $142K/yr
1+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking a Build Engineer to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, author, and maintain manufacturing planning documentation and work instructions for flight hardware to enable safe, repeatable builds
Design and implement tooling for manufacturing and verification, including build fixturing, lifting tools, inspection tools, and integration aids
Hands on support of dev or production builds, kitting, integration, and shipment readiness
Write, execute, and support Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Qualification Test Procedures (QTP) for flight hardware (medical devices, space food, water, exercise equipment, ect)
Design test fixtures, and participate in testing activities (off-gassing, flammability, mechanical loads, EMI/EMC, environmental exposure)
Define and document inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and inspection procedures in partnership with quality
Collaborate with test, quality, and design teams to resolve nonconformances and implement root cause corrective actions
Support the procurement, receipt, and intake of COTS components, including definition and enforcement of part numbering conventions and packaging requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, quality engineering, or design engineering (internships, co-ops, and student project teams qualify)
Hands-on experience working with hardware in a production, lab, or build environment
Ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and work directly with technicians and engineers
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate
Preferred
Experience with aerospace structures manufacturing, integration, or large mechanical assemblies
Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent, for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation
Hands-on experience supporting environmental testing (structural, random vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC)
Tooling design experience for fixtures, test setups, lifting/handling equipment, and work access systems
Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical or flight-like hardware
Comfort working in ambiguity; ability to move fast, balance multiple projects, take ownership, and deliver under tight schedule constraints
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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