Senior Propulsion Engineer
VASTHawthorne, California, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
110000 - 140000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Job Description
Vast is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the design and development of the world's highest performing engine for small launchers. The engineer will join a team with exciting momentum and help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test
- Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
- Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
- Communication (Written, visual, slides)
- CAD (NX preferred)
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Problem-solving
- Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted
- Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off
- Up to 20+ days of vacation 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
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Other discounts and perks
