Thermal Control Systems Engineer – Space Station Hardware

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 86.000 - 196.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity and comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Vast, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems to develop and refine environmental and thermal control hardware for next‑gen space stations. The role emphasizes hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and test activities with cross‑functional engineering teams.

The successful candidate will design, build, test, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and procedures for pressurized ground systems, working in a fast-paced, high‑reliability

Qualifikationen

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience across multiple work centers or departments in design, manufacturing, or test
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) and the ability to review designs, generate manufacturing documentation, and design assembly or test tooling

Aufgaben

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems, balancing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Design, fabricate, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with technicians, with an emphasis on pressurized ground systems
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and test equipment spanning vacuum to 20,000 psig, including pneumatic, hydraulic, oxygen, refrigerant, and data/control systems
• Author and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for consistent and accurate production of TCS hardware
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and corrective action
• Collaborate with design teams to provide design-for-manufacturability, assembly, and test feedback on thermal and environmental hardware
• Partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality components, including reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and uphold rigorous quality control processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate product quality
• Understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques

Jobbeschreibung

Vast, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems to develop and refine environmental and thermal control hardware for next‑gen space stations. The role emphasizes hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and test activities with cross‑functional engineering teams.

The successful candidate will design, build, test, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and procedures for pressurized ground systems, working in a fast-paced, high‑reliability