Additive Manufacturing Engineer II
Additive Manufacturing Engineer II
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$ 105000 - 130000
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for anAdditive Manufacturing Engineer II reporting to the Manager of Additive Manufacturing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificialgravity humanrated space stations.
This will be a fulltimeexemptposition located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize and develop all aspects of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing.
- Develop new additive applications platforms and material parameters to expand printing capabilities.
- Collaborate with design analysis materials and responsible engineers.
- Work handson with additive platforms including optimization troubleshooting and calibration while coordinating with OEMs for improvements.
- Investigate and develop new additive technologies to meet business needs and launch initiatives.
- Produce and improve reports procedures and manuals to document results and refine development processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in materials science welding mechanical aerospace or related engineering discipline.
- 2 years of experience in propulsion design or the development of metallic additive technologies.
- Strong knowledge of first principles and engineering fundamentals.
- Deep expertise in metal additive manufacturing technology.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with engineering and manufacturing groups.
- Highly selfmotivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fastpaced environment.
- Masters degree in a related field.
- 2 years of LPBF experience with largescale multilaser additive platforms including:
- Operation and modification of additive machines
- Parameter and applications development
- Optics and laser systems
- Process control improvements
- Demonstrated technical experience in:
- Printing aluminum copper and/or nickel based alloys
- Design for additive manufacturing (DFAM)
- Build file creation and optimization
- Multifactorial design of experiments (DOE)
- Aerospace flight qualification processes and specifications
- Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals.
- Proficiency in principles of compressible and incompressible flow thermodynamics thermochemistry mechanics materials and electrical circuits.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Salary Range: California
$105000 $130000 USD
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
Employment Type
Full Time
