Materials Engineer

Job Expired

Hawthorne, CA , United States

$80-145k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.

Vast is looking for a Materials Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing, to support the development of heat treatment processes of additive material, evaluation of material properties, and will be an integral part of additive parameter development. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location but will move to our Long Beach location by the end of Q1 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in material science or other engineering discipline
2+ years of experience in an additive manufacturing role
2+ years of experience in a materials role
Experience with metal additive technology, machines, and methods

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Master of Science degree in material science or other engineering discipline
Strong background in material/alloy selection, material properties, and material characterization techniques
Deep understanding of HIP/Heat Treatment of precipitation-hardened metals
Hands-on laboratory experience in materials science and additive manufacturing
Preferred experience: atomization, metal additive manufacturing, alloy development for additive manufacturing, additive manufacturing equipment development, injection molding, metallography, optical microscopy, hardness testing, DSC, XRD, IGF, machine shop technology
Strong organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to plan and execute R&D projects
Apply subject matter expertise to cutting edge technical needs, iterate efficiently, and clearly articulate issues
Ability to independently operate, design, and modify laboratory equipment
Perform materials characterization tests, write detailed reports, and design experiments
Experience with metal alloy development for additive manufacturing and/or experience with developing new metal additive manufacturing technologies

Pay Range:

Materials Engineer Level I: $80,000-$110,000
Materials Engineer Level II: $100,000-$145,000

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

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

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.