Sensor Development Engineer I at Vast in Long Beach, CA

Summary: Vast is a company dedicated to advancing space exploration by developing next-generation space stations. They are seeking a Sensor Development Engineer I to support the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, collaborating with various teams to create and validate sensors for low-earth orbit. Responsibilities: - Design, build, and validate test stands for the sensor development team - Coordinate with the Embedded Software, ECLSS Test, and AVI Test teams to implement best practices for unique sensor requirements - Participate in sensor design for the Haven program, contributing unique ideas to environmental sensing in low-earth orbit Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, or in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or related subfields - Project or coursework experience designing, building, and testing sensors - Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones - Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ years experience designing, building, and testing sensors - Hands-on experience with optics, lasers, piezoelectric materials, and electrochemical cells - Hands-on experience with scientific instrumentation, including lock-in amplifiers, waveform generators, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers - Hands-on experience with spectroscopic instrumentation, including UV-VIS spectrometers, Mass Spectrometers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance instruments, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) or Raman Spectrometers - Experience using standard data acquisition platforms, such as LabView, Simulink, and Beckhoff - Comfortable using Python for data analysis - Comfortable using CAD for 3D printing - 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 Required Skills: Sensor Design, Sensor Testing, Optics, Lasers, Piezoelectric Materials, Electrochemical Cells, Scientific Instrumentation, Lock-in Amplifiers, Waveform Generators, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Spectrum Analyzers, Spectroscopic Instrumentation, UV-VIS Spectrometers, Mass Spectrometers, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Instruments, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers, Raman Spectrometers, Data Acquisition Platforms, LabView, Simulink, Beckhoff, Python, CAD, 3D Printing 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 with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, 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, Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees