Hardware Development Engineer

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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Experience driving complex projects from cradle to grave
• Working knowledge of all supporting engineering disciplines (i.e. Mechanically strong but knows how to wire and code, or Control Electronics focused but knows CAD & can create machine drawings)

• 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products.
• 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting and debugging mechanical and electrical issues.
• 2+ years of professional experience with fast-paced projects.
• Hands-on skills (Wiring, Machining, Soldering, Fabricating, 3D Printing)
• Understanding and programming languages (Python, C/C++).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role.
• Ability to work in a fast paced & autonomously driven start-up atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Passion for building/testing & driven to create something from very little/nothing.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

• Hardware Development Engineer Level I: $80,000-$110,000
• Hardware Development Engineer Level II: $100,000-$145,000