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Mechanical Engineering, Avionics

Vast · Long Beach, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineering$86k–$122k/yrFull-time

About the role

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. The company is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Vast also recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Vast has more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, and has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy. Vast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Avionics to help develop the systems behind its human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments, including batteries and crew-interfacing components.
  • Partner with the electrical engineering team to design and package rugged printed circuit board assemblies, and influence board layout for thermal, structural, and mounting needs.
  • Perform thermal and structural analyses, and use the results to drive design decisions.
  • Lead trade studies, and own interface definition, specification, and interface control documents for your hardware.
  • Design integration brackets and own the installation approach for avionics components on the space station.
  • Create and release engineering drawings, and manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop test plans, lead testing and qualification of flight hardware, and review and interpret results.
  • Own requirements verification through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration.
  • Lead hardware builds from assembly through installation, working with technicians and fabricators to resolve issues and improve designs.

Requirements

  • B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
  • 2-4+ years of experience for Mechanical Engineer II.
  • 4-6+ years of experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA software packages.
  • Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Qualifications

  • Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
  • Experience with design work in recent versions of NX and Teamcenter.
  • Experience with thermal and structural analysis using Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.
  • Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills, including failure analysis and root cause investigation.
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft specifications and environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and MIL-STD-810.

Benefits

  • 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: snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals free of charge; lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s commitment to high-quality meals for employees.

Pay

Pay ranges: Mechanical Engineer/ Level I: $86,100.0

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