Electrical Engineer, E-2 Development

Vast is looking for an Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location. 

In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested a full turbo-pump assembly, thrust chamber assembly, and oxygen-rich pre-burner. You will be a key member who will help develop electronics for a fully integrated engine and test stand. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible Engineer for E-2 test stand and development engine electronics
• Procure, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot instrumentation for E-2 test stand and engine
• Improve and troubleshoot test stand ECU and DAQ
• Integrate flight computer and integrated power bus into E-2 test stand then engine
• Design circuit boards and electronics for various test stand and engine needs
• Integrate throttle motors with circuit boards and control system on engine
• Responsible for wiring harness and mounting avionics on E-2 engine and test stand 
• Create electronics schematics and models/drawings of parts and assemblies.  Perform calculations and analyses with team support
• Work with our team to build propulsion component assemblies and the full engine to test at NASA Stennis Space Center
• Create schematics; write procedures, work instructions, and document processes
• Conduct tests of propulsion components and the full engine with our team at NASA Stennis Center
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with electronics design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
• Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
• Electronics and circuit boards
• Communication (Written, visual, slides)
• Coding (MATLAB, C++, javascript, C, Arduino)
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel (up to 50%) to NASA Stennis Space Center
• Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted
• Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to a varying schedule to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range: 

• Electrical Engineer Level II: $100,000-$145,000
• Senior Electrical Engineer Level III: $135,000-$170,000