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    Materials and Processes Engineer, Non-Metallics - Long Beach, United States - Vast

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    Vast is looking for a

    Materials and Processes Engineer, Non-Metallics , reporting to the

    Director of Manufacturing,


    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.


    As a Materials and Processes Engineer at Vast, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to lead material assessment, selection, and certification at the cutting edge of space technology.

    Our team is developing novel life support, thermal control, and propulsion systems, as well as designing and building the interiors for a crew rated space station.

    This is a challenging role as it involves knowledge and decisions that are absolutely critical to the safety of future astronauts and passengers.


    Responsibilities:
    Own non-metallic materials and process recommendations and requirements for an artificial-gravity space station

    Select and communicate company posture on material selection, off-gassing risk, flammability, and toxicity assessment for a crewed space station

    Act as the technical expert for polymers, soft goods, seals, paints, and adhesives/epoxies

    Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders such as life support, thermal control, and propulsion engineers to ensure all materials and processes can support a safe crewed mission

    Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

    Make sure that all designs and systems are manufacturable and reliable from a materials perspective


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in materials science or related discipline

    3+ years of experience working with materials and processes for space applications


    Preferred Skills & Experience:
    Master of Science degree in materials science or related discipline

    Experience with soft goods, especially those used in aerospace or other crewed vehicles

    Knowledge of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and their impact on vehicles and crew

    Experience with off gassing of polymers and other non-metallic materials

    Experience with outgassing of materials in a vacuum environment

    Knowledge of flammability risk of a variety of materials used in aerospace applications

    Knowledge of crewed space vehicles

    Knowledge of gaseous oxygen systems and related materials, process, and cleanliness guidelines and interactions with flammability assessments of these systems

    Experience in toxicity assessment for short and medium term human health risk

    Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms

    Experience with aerospace specific electronics and coatings risks such as whiskering

    Experience with paints, epoxies, and coatings for aerospace applications


    Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, brazing, tube bending, etc.

    Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers

    Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

    Hands-on laboratory experience in materials science and additive manufacturing

    Preferred experience:
    atomization, metal additive manufacturing, alloy development for additive manufacturing, additive manufacturing equipment development, injection molding, metallography, optical microscopy, hardness testing, DSC, XRD, IGF, machine shop technology

    Strong organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication

    Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

    Ability to plan and execute R&D projects

    Apply subject matter expertise to cutting edge technical needs, iterate efficiently, and clearly articulate issues

    Ability to independently operate, design, and modify laboratory equipment

    Perform materials characterization tests, write detailed reports, and design experiments

    Experience with metal alloy development for additive manufacturing and/or experience with developing new metal additive manufacturing technologies

    Familiarity with laboratory testing for materials characterization with processes such as FTIR, XRD, gas chromatography

    Experience with interpreting engineering drawings and models; GD&T, etc.


    Additional Requirements:
    Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

    Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted


    Pay Range:
    Senior Materials and Processes Engineer Level


    III:
    $135,000-$170,000

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