Space Systems Thermal Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Lead

Front Door Defense

Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 86,000 - 159,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company equity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Vacation days
Parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Meal subsidies and snacks

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems in Long Beach, California to lead the manufacturing of thermal control hardware from development through integration for the Haven space station program.

You will work hands-on with technicians on the shop floor, author procedures, support special processes, and ensure on-schedule delivery of hardware while contributing to continuous improvement and a robust manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline.
  • Hands-on hardware experience through work, internships, co-ops, or student projects.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Exposure to fluid system manufacturing processes (machining, welding, brazing, tube bending, cleaning, leak testing, pressure testing).
  • Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and inspection planning.
  • Experience with NX or CAD packages.
  • Root cause analysis, corrective action, or design of experiments.
  • Comfort working with technicians on the shop floor to troubleshoot builds.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing development and build execution of thermal control hardware.
  • Author and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, and inspection plans.
  • Work hands-on with technicians on the shop floor to execute builds and resolve issues.
  • Disposition nonconformances and support corrective actions.
  • Provide feedback to design engineering on manufacturing/assembly.
  • Support processes including welding, brazing, tube bending, cleaning, leak testing, and pressure testing.
  • Deliver well-built hardware to Integration on schedule and support installation on the vehicle.
  • Bring ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement to every build.

Skills

Hands-on hardware
Read engineering drawings
Shop floor collaboration
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
Master's degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems in Long Beach, California to lead the manufacturing of thermal control hardware from development through integration for the Haven space station program.

You will work hands-on with technicians on the shop floor, author procedures, support special processes, and ensure on-schedule delivery of hardware while contributing to continuous improvement and a robust manufacturing culture.

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