Materials & Processes Engineer

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.

Materials and Processes Engineer

Vast is looking for a(n) Materials and Processes Engineer reporting to the Manager of Materials and Processes 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 fulltime exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and expertise on nonmetallic usage and processing for an artificialgravity space station
• Perform materials selection and qualification of custom and offtheshelf spaceflight hardware including flammability toxicity vacuum outgassing chemical compatibility and corrosion prevention
• Define testing and certification requirements for soft goods textiles additively manufactured polymers and adhesives
• Provide expertise and review of project documentation and drawings to ensure materials requirements are incorporated
• Write M&P documentation as needed including material and process specifications test plans and test reports
• Mentor and grow others including engineers and technicians
• Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders such as Human Systems industrial designers and life support system engineers to ensure all materials and processes can support a safe crewed mission

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering Materials Science Chemistry or related technical discipline
• 5 years of experience working with nonmetallic materials

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Master of Science degree in Materials Engineering Materials Science Chemistry or related technical discipline
• Demonstrable knowledge in materials and manufacturing review and selection development and qualification for aerospace applications
• Experience with nonmetallic materials specifications properties and testing
• Experience with offgassing of polymers and other nonmetallic materials
• Knowledge of flammability risk of materials in aerospace or crewed vehicles
• Knowledge of textiles guiding processes and/or products from concept to production
• Knowledge of electronic components or materials
• Capable of interfacing with and conveying concepts within all levels of our organization
• Capable of working independently multitasking and balancing priorities while working on multiple projects concurrently
• Strong academic foundation coupled with handson experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and team work/collaboration spirit

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

• Materials and Processes Engineer II $110080 $142100
• Senior Materials and Processes Engineer $135800 $176400

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY