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 Welding Engineer to support the development and fabrication of the Haven-1 structure, Vastโs first artificial-gravity human-rated space station. This position is based at our Long Beach Headquarters.ย
As a Welding Engineer, you will specify, document, test, inspect, and troubleshoot the mission-critical welds that hold the Haven-1 space station together.
Responsibilities:ย
- Develop methodologies that lead to an acceptable weld
- Specify weld inspection techniques and requirements
- Catalog weld parameters and document them over time
- Advise the broader engineering team on weld design and tooling
- Conduct root cause investigations into weld defects
- Disposition weld defects, issues and rework parameters
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in weld engineering
- 5 years in the aerospace or automotive industry as a weld engineer
- Experience using aerospace welding standards
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Stainless steel or sheet metal welding experience
- Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department
- Automated welding process development
- Laser welding
- Large high tolerance part production
Additional Requirements:
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Must be willing to work overtime and weekends to support critical mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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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 โU.S. personโ as defined by 22 C.F.R. ยง 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.
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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.
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Date Posted
12/10/2023
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