Vast was founded to expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, reporting to the Principal Engineer of Human Systems, to support the development of the systems 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 Mechanical Engineer on the Human Systems team, you will have a unique opportunity to build out the environment that humans in our space station will regularly interact with: displays and controls, cabins, galleys, medical accommodations, lighting, mobility aids, and more. You will partner with cross-functional teams like avionics, thermal systems, ECLSS, test, integration, and manufacturing to ensure high-quality human habitation systems are designed and built.
To be considered, please submit a resume and engineering portfolio of work.
Responsibilities:
- Own full product development lifecycle of mechanical spacecraft systems from concept through production.
- Gather requirements, study trade-offs, and define detailed specifications for mechanical components
- Create DFMEA, statement of work, product specification, and engineering documentation.
- Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD
- Execute design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
- 1+ years’ experience with CAD & FEA packages (internship experience applicable)
- 1+ years’ experience leading design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship experience applicable)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience in human interface design
- Experience in the aerospace, maritime, automotive, medical, or mining industries
- Proficiency in standard manufacturing processes
- Experience with electromechanical systems
Pay Range:
- Mechanical Engineer Level II: $100,000-$145,000
- Senior Mechanical Engineer Level III: $135,000-$170,000
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
