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 long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a NDT Engineer, reporting to the Manager, NDT to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with vital stakeholders to develop and execute feasibility studies, Probability of Detections (PODs), and qualification plans.
- To provide technical expertise on all NDT matters as required on projects;
- Assist and support the NDT Co-ordinator or the project teams on all NDT matters;
- Prepare NDT procedures for assigned projects
- Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline
- Nondestructive Evaluation Level 3 certification in line with ASNT TC-1A or NAS-410 in one of the following methods: RT, UT, or ET.
- 5+ years experience working in an aerospace or nuclear setting
- Strong Project Management skills
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
- IRRSP Holder
- Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, inconel, monel, titanium, and maraging steel (super alloys)
- Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
- Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, standards
- Experience with implementing and creating POD studies.
- Strong Lean background
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals.
- Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom).
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- 10% > willingness to travel as required
- Able to work in various work environments. Examples, exposure to loud noises or potential outdoor conditions
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted
- Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to a varying schedule.
- Must have documented evidence of previous training and certification
Pay Range:
- NDE Engineer II: $99,000 - $142,000
- Senior NDE Enginee: $124,000 - $170,000
Salary Range: California
$99,000—$170,000 USD
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 10 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.
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What We Do
Vast is developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system.
Vast’s mission is to enable large populations of humans to live and work in space, permanently.
Our solar system has the resources and room for humanity to thrive and expand without destroying Earth’s biosphere. Unlocking these resources requires in-space infrastructure and industry at an unprecedented scale.
We are building a world-class team to engineer the human experience in space.
Why Work With Us
We're developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system in order to enable large populations to live and work in space. Not only is what we're working on groundbreaking, but the team prides itself on living by our values of respect, curiosity, action, and excellence making it a lot more fun to achieve our goal.
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